Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Toste, Thoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
What languages does Dr. Toste speak?
Dr. Toste and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Toste typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Toste 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. Toste. 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:
- Chest Wall Pain
- Chest Pain
- Pleural Disorder
- Pleurisy pain
- Devil's grip
- Bornholm disease
- Pleurodynia
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0781: Pleurodynia
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Tietze Syndrome
- Cartilage Disorder
- Chondrocostal junction syndrome
- Chest wall pain
- Costochondritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M940: Chondrocostal junction syndrome [Tietze]
Also known as:
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagus Cancer
- Esophageal Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C159: Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Mediastinum Disorder
- Various mediastinal diseases
- Unspecified chest cavity problems
- Other conditions of the mediastinum
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9859: Other diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Toste typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Toste 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. Toste. 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:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Toste accept my insurance?
Dr. Toste accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 794-4733 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Toste accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Toste in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthRight Group
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Toste's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Toste affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Toste has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Toste's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Toste's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386964823.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Toste?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Toste