Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Leighton, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Harbor City, CA?
Where did Dr. Leighton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca
What languages does Dr. Leighton speak?
Dr. Leighton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Leighton typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Leighton 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. Leighton. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Leighton typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Leighton may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Leighton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Leighton accept my insurance?
Dr. Leighton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 325-5111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Leighton accept in Harbor City, CA?
Dr. Leighton in Harbor City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
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Where is Dr. Leighton's office located?
Dr. Thomas Leighton's Primary Practice
25825 Vermont Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 325-5111
What hospitals are Dr. Leighton affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Leighton has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Leighton's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Leighton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720155583.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leighton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Leighton