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15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Casillas, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Oscar Casillas, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Casillas graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program 1. Dr. Casillas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Casillas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Casillas’s office at (424) 259-8401.
Where did Dr. Casillas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program 1
Medical School: University of California
Is Dr. Casillas board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Oscar Casillas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Casillas speak?
Dr. Casillas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Casillas treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Casillas 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. Casillas. 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.
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Lower belly pain
- Pain in lower abdomen
- Abdominal discomfort
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1030: Lower abdominal pain, unspecified
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brief Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Short-term psychosis
- Acute psychosis
- Temporary mental break
ICD-10 Codes:
- F23: Brief psychotic disorder
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypertensive Urgency
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Threatened Miscarriage
- Miscarriage
- Threatened Spontaneous Abortion
- Signs of Miscarriage
- Early Pregnancy Bleeding with Risk of Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- O200: Threatened abortion
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Casillas perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Oscar Casillas may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Casillas' office.
Does Dr. Casillas accept my insurance?
Dr. Casillas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (424) 259-8401 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Casillas accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Casillas 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Dignity Health / Catholic Health West
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Casillas' office located?
Dr. Oscar Casillas' Primary Practice
1680 E 120th St
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(424) 259-8401
What is Dr. Casillas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Casillas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902930399.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Casillas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Casillas
What is Dr. Oscar Casillas's specialty?
Dr. Casillas is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Los Angeles, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Casillas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Oscar Casillas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Casillas is affiliated with Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Oscar Casillas accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Oscar Casillas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Oscar Casillas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Casillas's office at (424) 259-8401 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Oscar Casillas?
Please contact Dr. Casillas's office at (424) 259-8401 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Oscar Casillas have?
Dr. Oscar Casillas is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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