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Who is Dr. Gantes, Family Medicine Specialist in Carson, CA?
Dr. Oscar Gantes, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Carson, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gantes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gantes’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gantes’s office at (831) 675-3601.
What languages does Dr. Gantes speak?
Dr. Gantes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Gantes treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gantes 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. Gantes. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- H. Pylori Infection
- Helicobacter Pylori Infection
- Helicobacter pylori infection
- Stomach bacteria infection
- H. pylori bacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9681: Helicobacter pylori [H. pylori] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Gain
- Sudden weight gain
- Rapid weight increase
- Abnormal increase in weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- R635: Abnormal weight gain
Also known as:
- Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Childhood obesity
- Pediatric high BMI
- Overweight child BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Overweight Child
- Body Weight
- Childhood Overweight
- Pediatric Overweight
- High BMI in Children
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Which procedures does Dr. Gantes perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Oscar Gantes may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gantes' office.
Does Dr. Gantes accept my insurance?
Dr. Gantes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 675-3601 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gantes accept in Carson, CA?
Dr. Gantes in Carson, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
CalOptima
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gantes' office located?
Dr. Oscar Gantes' Primary Practice
824 E Carson St Ste 104
Carson, CA 90745
(831) 675-3601
What is Dr. Gantes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gantes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346676889.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gantes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gantes
What is Dr. Oscar Gantes's specialty?
Dr. Gantes is a Family Medicine Specialist near Carson, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Gantes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Oscar Gantes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gantes is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo 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
Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Oscar Gantes accepting new patients in Carson, CA?
Yes, Dr. Oscar Gantes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Oscar Gantes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gantes's office at (831) 675-3601 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Oscar Gantes?
Please contact Dr. Gantes's office at (831) 675-3601 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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