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Dr. Preston Rich, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Long Beach, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rich, Trauma Surgeon in Long Beach, CA?

    Dr. Preston Rich, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Rich is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rich’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rich’s office at (919) 966-8596.

    Where did Dr. Rich go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: VA Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Rich board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Preston Rich, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Rich speak?

    Dr. Rich and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Rich typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Rich 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. Rich. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
    • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
    • S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Scalp Cut
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Scalp laceration
    • Deep scalp cut
    • Head cut

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Head Laceration
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Head Cut
    • Deep Head Cut
    • Head Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Rich typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Preston Rich may include:

    Please contact Dr. Rich's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Rich accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rich accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 966-8596 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rich accept in Long Beach, CA?

    Dr. Rich in Long Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • HealthRight Group

    • Heritage Health

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Rich's office located?

    Dr. Preston Rich's Primary Practice

    2801 Atlantic Ave

    Long Beach, CA 90806

    (919) 966-8596

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    What hospitals are Dr. Rich affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Rich has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center,Long Beach, CA
    Pih Health Downey Hospital,Downey, CA
    Prime Healthcare - St. Francis Medical Center,Lynwood, CA

    What is Dr. Rich's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Rich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346335585.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rich?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rich

    What is Dr. Preston Rich's specialty?

    Dr. Rich is a Trauma Surgeon near Long Beach, CA.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is Dr. Preston Rich affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rich is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Uci Medical 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

    When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Trauma Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Preston Rich accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Preston Rich is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Preston Rich offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rich's office at (919) 966-8596 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Preston Rich?

    Please contact Dr. Rich's office at (919) 966-8596 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Rich's office located?

    Dr. Rich's office is located in Long Beach, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Preston Rich have?

    Dr. Preston Rich is certified by the American Board of Surgery.