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Dr. Essam Taymour, MD

Long Beach, CA

45 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Taymour, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Long Beach, CA?

    Dr. Essam Taymour, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified. Dr. Taymour completed his residency at U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology; Geisinger Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology; Kings County Hosp Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Taymour is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Taymour’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taymour’s office at (562) 595-5331.

    Where did Dr. Taymour go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology; Geisinger Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology; Kings County Hosp Ctr, General Surgery | Geisinger Medical Center

    Is Dr. Taymour board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Yes, Dr. Essam Taymour, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Taymour speak?

    Dr. Taymour and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Taymour treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Taymour 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. Taymour. 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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Fibroids
    • Leiomyoma of uterus
    • Myoma
    • Fibromyoma
    • Uterine leiomyoma
    • Leiomyoma
    • Uterine growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D251: Intramural leiomyoma of uterus
    • D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Vaginitis
    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Vaginitis
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Atrophic Vaginitis
    • Vaginal Dryness in Menopause
    • Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N952: Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis
    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Irregular Periods
    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Oligomenorrhea
    • Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified
    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Menopause
    • Climacteric
    • The Change of Life
    • Postmenopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N951: Menopausal and female climacteric states

    Also known as:

    • Hormone Replacement Therapy
    • HRT
    • Hormone therapy
    • Menopausal hormone treatment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79890: Hormone replacement therapy

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Polyp
    • Uterine Disease
    • Endometrial Polyp
    • Womb Polyp

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N840: Polyp of corpus uteri

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Vaginal Inflammation
    • Vaginitis
    • Acute Vaginitis
    • Sudden Vaginal Infection
    • Vaginal Irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N760: Acute vaginitis

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    Also known as:

    • Period Pain
    • Menstrual Cramps
    • Dysmenorrhea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N946: Dysmenorrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • Getting an IUD
    • IUD procedure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z30430: Encounter for insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device

    Also known as:

    • Mixed Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Combined incontinence
    • Stress and urge incontinence
    • Dual incontinence

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3946: Mixed incontinence

    What procedures does Dr. Taymour perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Taymour performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Taymour. 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:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy with Ovaries/Tubes Removed
    • Vaginal Hysterectomy
    • Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy with Adnexectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Oophorectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy with Salpingo-Oophorectomy
    • Uterus Removal Through Vagina
    • Vaginal Uterectomy
    • Abdominal Uterus Removal
    • Open Hysterectomy
    • Uterus and Cervix Removal
    • Ovary and Tube Removal with Hysterectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Vaginal Hysterectomy with Laparoscopic Assistance
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58552: Laparoscopy, surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
    • 58260: Vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less;
    • 58150: Total abdominal hysterectomy (corpus and cervix), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s);
    • 58550: Laparoscopy, surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less;

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
    • Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
    • Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
    • Peritoneal lesion fulguration
    • Endometriosis removal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Biopsy or Lesion Removal
    • Uterine Lining Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Cervix Tissue Sample
    • Cervical Lesion Excision
    • Cervical Fulguration
    • Cervix Biopsy
    • Endometrial Biopsy
    • Uterine Biopsy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 57500: Biopsy of cervix, single or multiple, or local excision of lesion, with or without fulguration (separate procedure)
    • 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
    • Stress Incontinence Sling
    • Urethral Sling Procedure
    • Bladder Sling Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)

    Also known as:

    • Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
    • D&C
    • Uterine Scraping
    • Uterine Dilation and Curettage

    CPT Codes:

    • 58120: Dilation and curettage, diagnostic and/or therapeutic (nonobstetrical)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Fibroid Removal
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Fibroid Removal
    • Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
    • Uterine Polyp Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58561: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with removal of leiomyomata

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Adhesion Removal
    • Lysis of Adhesions
    • Laparoscopic Salpingolysis
    • Laparoscopic Ovariolysis
    • Pelvic Adhesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58660: Laparoscopy, surgical; with lysis of adhesions (salpingolysis, ovariolysis) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Hysteroscopy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope
    • Hysteroscopic Exam
    • Diagnostic Uterus Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 58555: Hysteroscopy, diagnostic (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy of Cervix and Vagina
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Colposcopy
    • Vaginal Colposcopy
    • Cervix and Vagina Exam
    • Magnified Cervical Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 57452: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina;

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cone Biopsy (Conization)
    • Cervical Conization
    • Cone Biopsy of Cervix
    • Cold Knife Conization
    • Laser Conization

    CPT Codes:

    • 57520: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; cold knife or laser

    Also known as:

    • Vaginal Wall Repair (Front and Back)
    • Anteroposterior colporrhaphy
    • Cystocele and rectocele repair
    • Vaginal prolapse repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 57260: Combined anteroposterior colporrhaphy, including cystourethroscopy, when performed;

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Prolapse Repair (Anterior Colporrhaphy)
    • Cystocele Repair
    • Urethrocele Repair
    • Vaginal Wall Repair for Prolapse

    CPT Codes:

    • 57240: Anterior colporrhaphy, repair of cystocele with or without repair of urethrocele, including cystourethroscopy, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Irrigation
    • Bladder Wash
    • Bladder Lavage
    • Bladder Instillation

    CPT Codes:

    • 51700: Bladder irrigation, simple, lavage and/or instillation

    Also known as:

    • Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation
    • PTNS
    • Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation
    • Tibial Neuromodulation
    • Urinary Incontinence Nerve Stimulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64566: Posterior tibial neurostimulation, percutaneous needle electrode, single treatment, includes programming

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Biodegradable Drug Implant
    • Drug Delivery Device Removal
    • Permanent Drug Implant Explant
    • Non-Dissolving Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11982: Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant

    Does Dr. Taymour accept my insurance?

    Dr. Taymour accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 595-5331 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Taymour accept in Long Beach, CA?

    Dr. Taymour in Long Beach, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Taymour's office located?

    Dr. Essam Taymour's Primary Practice

    3550 Linden Ave Ste 1

    Long Beach, CA 90807

    (562) 595-5331

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    Dr. Essam Taymour's Practice 2

    8077 Florence Ave Ste 112

    Downey, CA 90240

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    What is Dr. Taymour's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Taymour's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306985445.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taymour?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Taymour

    What is Dr. Essam Taymour's specialty?

    Dr. Taymour is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Long Beach, CA. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Taymour to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Essam Taymour affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Taymour is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital. 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

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    Is Essam Taymour accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Essam Taymour is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Essam Taymour offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Taymour's office at (562) 595-5331 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Essam Taymour?

    Please contact Dr. Taymour's office at (562) 595-5331 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Essam Taymour have?

    Dr. Essam Taymour is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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