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Dr. Lorena Gonzalez, MD

Duarte, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gonzalez, Surgeon in Duarte, CA?

    Dr. Lorena Gonzalez, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Duarte, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Gonzalez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gonzalez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gonzalez’s office at (626) 256-4673.

    What languages does Dr. Gonzalez speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gonzalez treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Gonzalez 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. Gonzalez. 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:

    • Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
    • Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
    • Genetic Susceptibility to Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Central Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Breast cancer
    • Li-Fraumeni syndrome
    • ER Positive Breast Cancer
    • Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
    • Estrogen-Driven Cancer
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
    • Precancerous cells right breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
    • DCIS right breast
    • Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
    • Diffuse left female breast cancer
    • Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
    • Precancerous cells left breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
    • DCIS left breast
    • Inherited Breast Cancer Risk
    • Hereditary Breast Cancer
    • BRCA Gene Mutation
    • Right female breast cancer upper-inner
    • Upper-inner right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
    • Right female breast central tumor
    • Malignant growth in central right female breast
    • Left female breast cancer lower-outer
    • Lower-outer left female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
    • C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
    • D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
    • Z1501: Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of breast
    • C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
    • C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
    • C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
    • C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Estrogen Receptor Negative (ER-) Status
    • Breast Cancer
    • ER Negative Cancer
    • No Estrogen Receptors
    • Hormone Receptor Negative

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z171: Estrogen receptor negative status [ER-]

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
    • Mammography
    • Inconclusive mammogram
    • Unclear breast scan results
    • Abnormal breast scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Cancer in Armpit Lymph Nodes
    • Cancer
    • Metastatic Cancer to Armpit Lymph Nodes
    • Axillary Lymph Node Cancer Spread
    • Lymph Node Metastasis in Armpit

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C773: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of axilla and upper limb lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammogram
    • Breast Exam
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Personal Health Risks
    • Other health risk factors
    • Specific personal risks
    • Individual health concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Benign Breast Changes
    • Breast Disease
    • Non-cancerous breast conditions
    • Fibrocystic breast changes
    • Mammary dysplasia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6099: Unspecified benign mammary dysplasia of unspecified breast

    Which procedures does Dr. Gonzalez perform as a Surgeon?

    As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Lorena Gonzalez may include:

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

    Does Dr. Gonzalez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gonzalez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 256-4673 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gonzalez accept in Duarte, CA?

    Dr. Gonzalez in Duarte, 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

    • Axminster Medical Group

    • Blue Shield of California

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gonzalez's office located?

    Dr. Lorena Gonzalez's Primary Practice

    1500 Duarte Rd

    Duarte, CA 91010

    (626) 256-4673

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    Dr. Lorena Gonzalez's Practice 2

    5215 Torrance Blvd

    Torrance, CA 90503

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    Dr. Lorena Gonzalez's Practice 3

    209 Fair Oaks Ave

    South Pasadena, CA 91030

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

    Dr. Gonzalez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144452186.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gonzalez?

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

    What is Dr. Lorena Gonzalez's specialty?

    Dr. Gonzalez is a Surgeon near Duarte, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Gonzalez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lorena Gonzalez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gonzalez is affiliated with City Of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Torrance Memorial Medical Center 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

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    Is Lorena Gonzalez accepting new patients in Duarte, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Lorena Gonzalez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lorena Gonzalez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gonzalez's office at (626) 256-4673 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lorena Gonzalez?

    Please contact Dr. Gonzalez's office at (626) 256-4673 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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