34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Duarte, Trauma Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. David Duarte, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Duarte graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Duarte is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Duarte’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Duarte’s office at (213) 746-3783.
Where did Dr. Duarte go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, General Surgery | Lac King/Drew Med Center | INSIGHT HEALTH CORP
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Duarte board certified in Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. David Duarte, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Duarte speak?
Dr. Duarte and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Duarte treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Duarte 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. Duarte. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Right Upper Abdominal Pain
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- RUQ pain
- Pain in upper right stomach
- Right upper belly pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1011: Right upper quadrant pain
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S098XXA: Other specified injuries of head, initial encounter
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Broken Skull
- Fractures
- Head Injuries
- Skull break
- Cranial fracture
- Head bone fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0291XA: Unspecified fracture of skull, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Pneumothorax
- Air in Chest Cavity
- Lung Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- J939: Pneumothorax, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Puncture Wound of Abdominal Wall
- Wounds and Injuries
- Stab Wound
- Deep Abdominal Cut
- Penetrating Abdominal Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S31139A: Puncture wound of abdominal wall without foreign body, unspecified quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Disorientation
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Mental Confusion
- Loss of Bearings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R410: Disorientation, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Duarte perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. David Duarte may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Duarte's office.
Does Dr. Duarte accept my insurance?
Dr. Duarte accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 746-3783 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Duarte accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Duarte 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
Dignity Health / Catholic Health West
HealthSmart
Heritage Health
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
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Where is Dr. Duarte's office located?
Dr. David Duarte's Primary Practice
1513 S Grand Ave Ste 300
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 746-3783
What is Dr. Duarte's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Duarte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497773519.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Duarte?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Duarte
What is Dr. David Duarte's specialty?
Dr. Duarte is a Trauma Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Duarte to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Duarte affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Duarte 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
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Is David Duarte accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Duarte is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Duarte offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Duarte's office at (213) 746-3783 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Duarte?
Please contact Dr. Duarte's office at (213) 746-3783 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Duarte have?
Dr. David Duarte is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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