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Dr. David Duarte, MD

Dr. David Duarte, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Los Angeles, CA

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. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 as a 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 a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Duarte typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric 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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Duarte typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. David Duarte may include:

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

    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

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CommonSpirit Health

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthSmart

    • Heritage Health

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

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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

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    Dr. David Duarte's Practice 2

    1025 W Olympic Blvd

    Los Angeles, CA 90015

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    Dr. David Duarte's Practice 3

    900 S Atlantic Blvd

    Monterey Park, CA 91754

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

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    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.

    Is Dr. David Duarte affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Duarte is affiliated with Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Community Hospital Of Huntington Park which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Trauma Surgeon. 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. 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 Dr. David Duarte?

    Please contact Dr. Duarte's office at (213) 746-3783 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Duarte's office located?

    Dr. Duarte's offices are located in Los Angeles, CA and Monterey Park, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Duarte have?

    Dr. David Duarte is certified by the American Board of Surgery.