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Dr. David Plurad, MD

Riverside, CA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Plurad, Critical Care Surgeon in Riverside, CA?

    Dr. David Plurad, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Riverside, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Plurad graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and completed his residency at University Il. Dr. Plurad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Plurad’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Plurad’s office at (951) 781-3672.

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

    • Residency: University Il

    • Medical School: University of Missouri / Columbia Campus | University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Plurad board certified in Critical Care Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. David Plurad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Plurad speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Plurad treat?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Plurad 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. Plurad. 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:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Concussion
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI
    • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
    • Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Brain Concussion
    • Head Concussion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
    • S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
    • S060X0A: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    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:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Broken Hip Bone
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Multiple rib fractures
    • Rib cage injury
    • Severe rib injury
    • Hip fracture
    • Femoral neck fracture
    • Broken upper thigh bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2249XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, unspecified side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    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:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    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:

    • Severe Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Acute abdomen
    • Sudden stomach pain
    • Emergency abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R100: Acute abdomen

    Also known as:

    • MSSA Blood Poisoning
    • Sepsis
    • Staphylococcal Infection
    • MSSA Sepsis
    • Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
    • Appendicitis
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
    • Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
    • Early Appendicitis with Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Injury to the Abdomen
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Abdominal trauma
    • Stomach area injury
    • Core injury
    • Abdominal wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S3981XA: Other specified injuries of abdomen, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Blood in Abdomen
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Hemoperitoneum
    • Internal Abdominal Bleeding
    • Bleeding in Belly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K661: Hemoperitoneum

    Also known as:

    • Head Laceration
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Head Cut
    • Deep Head Cut
    • Head Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter

    Which procedures does Dr. Plurad perform as a Critical Care Surgeon?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. David Plurad may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Plurad's office.

    Does Dr. Plurad accept my insurance?

    Dr. Plurad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (951) 781-3672 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Plurad accept in Riverside, CA?

    Dr. Plurad in Riverside, 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

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Heritage Health

    • Inland Empire

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Plurad's office located?

    Dr. David Plurad's Primary Practice

    4234 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 230

    Riverside, CA 92505

    (951) 781-3672

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    Dr. David Plurad's Practice 2

    1000 W Carson St

    Torrance, CA 90502

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    Dr. David Plurad's Practice 3

    4500 Brockton Ave Ste 319

    Riverside, CA 92501

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

    Dr. Plurad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750425278.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Plurad?

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

    What is Dr. David Plurad's specialty?

    Dr. Plurad is a Critical Care Surgeon near Riverside, CA. A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Plurad to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Plurad is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Riverside Community 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 David Plurad accepting new patients in Riverside, CA?

    Yes, Dr. David Plurad is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Plurad offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Plurad's office at (951) 781-3672 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Plurad?

    Please contact Dr. Plurad's office at (951) 781-3672 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Plurad have?

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

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