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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mestres, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Ricardo Mestres, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mestres is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mestres’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mestres’s office at (323) 226-6937.
What languages does Dr. Mestres speak?
Dr. Mestres and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mestres treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mestres 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. Mestres. 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:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Mestres perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ricardo Mestres 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. Mestres' office.
Does Dr. Mestres accept my insurance?
Dr. Mestres accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 226-6937 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mestres accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Mestres 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
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
El Proyecto Del Barrio
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred Health Plan
Preferred IPA
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Where is Dr. Mestres' office located?
Dr. Ricardo Mestres' Primary Practice
1200 N State St Rm 1018
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(323) 226-6937
What is Dr. Mestres's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mestres's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841579414.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mestres?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mestres
What is Dr. Ricardo Mestres's specialty?
Dr. Mestres 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. Mestres to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ricardo Mestres affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mestres is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles 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
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Is Ricardo Mestres accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo Mestres is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ricardo Mestres offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mestres's office at (323) 226-6937 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Mestres?
Please contact Dr. Mestres's office at (323) 226-6937 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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