28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hurst, Surgical Oncologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Ronald Hurst, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Hurst completed his residency at Martin Luther King Jr | Drew Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Hurst is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hurst’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hurst’s office at (310) 231-2121.
Where did Dr. Hurst go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: National Institute of Health, National Cancer Institute
Residency: Martin Luther King Jr | Drew Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Medical School: Martin Luther King Jr | Drew Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA (Post Graduate) | Creighton University, Omaha, NE | California State University Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Is Dr. Hurst board certified as a Surgical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Ronald Hurst, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Hurst speak?
Dr. Hurst and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Hurst typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Hurst diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hurst. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Breast Lump
- Breast Disease
- Breast mass
- Breast lesion
- Palpable breast mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- N630: Unspecified lump in unspecified breast
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Hurst typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Hurst performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Hurst. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
Also known as:
- Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
- Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
- Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
- Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
- Breast Mass Removal with Marker
CPT Codes:
- 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
Also known as:
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
CPT Codes:
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
Does Dr. Hurst accept my insurance?
Dr. Hurst accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 231-2121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hurst accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Hurst in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hurst's office located?
Dr. Ronald Hurst's Primary Practice
11800 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 231-2121
What is Dr. Hurst's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hurst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619069820.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hurst?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hurst
What is Dr. Ronald Hurst's specialty?
Dr. Hurst is a Surgical Oncologist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Surgical Oncologist do?
A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research.
Is this Dr. Ronald Hurst affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hurst is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Providence Saint John's Health Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Ronald Hurst accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ronald Hurst is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ronald Hurst offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hurst's office at (310) 231-2121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ronald Hurst?
Please contact Dr. Hurst's office at (310) 231-2121 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ronald Hurst have?
Dr. Ronald Hurst is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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