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Dr. Ricardo Mestres, MD

Los Angeles, CA

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    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. Dr. Mestres is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mestres’s practice accepts Medicare 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mestres typically treat?

    As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric 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

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mestres typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Mestres may include:

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

    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

    • Apex Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Care N' Care Insurance Company

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • El Proyecto Del Barrio

    • L.A. Care Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

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    Where is Dr. Mestres' office located?

    Dept Of Emergency Medicine

    1200 N State St Rm 1018

    Los Angeles, CA 90089

    (323) 226-6937

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    Dr. Ricardo Mestres' Practice 2

    5601 De Soto Ave

    Woodland Hills, CA 91367

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    Dr. Ricardo Mestres' Practice 3

    16133 Ventura Blvd

    Encino, CA 91436

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    What hospitals are Dr. Mestres affiliated with?

    Dr. Mestres has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Woodland Hills Medical Center,Woodland Hills, CA

    What is Dr. Mestres's NPI number?A 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?

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Ricardo Mestres affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Mestres is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Woodland Hills Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. 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. 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' office at (323) 226-6937 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ricardo Mestres?

    Please contact Dr. Mestres' office at (323) 226-6937 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mestres' office located?

    Dr. Mestres' offices are located in Los Angeles, CA, Woodland Hills, CA, and Encino, CA.