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Dr. Michael Esparza, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Walnut Creek, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Esparza, Trauma Surgeon in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Michael Esparza, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Esparza is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Esparza’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Esparza’s office at (510) 537-1234.

    What languages does Dr. Esparza speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Esparza typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Esparza 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. Esparza. 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:

    • Unspecified Injury
    • General injury
    • Injury, unknown type
    • Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter

    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:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    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. Esparza typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Esparza may include:

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

    Does Dr. Esparza accept my insurance?

    Dr. Esparza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 537-1234 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Esparza accept in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Esparza in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Contra Costa

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Esparza's office located?

    Dr. Michael Esparza's Primary Practice

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd

    Walnut Creek, CA 94598

    (510) 537-1234

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    Dr. Michael Esparza's Practice 2

    20103 Lake Chabot Rd

    Castro Valley, CA 94546

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

    Dr. Esparza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295149540.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Esparza?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Esparza's specialty?

    Dr. Esparza is a Trauma Surgeon near Walnut Creek, 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. Michael Esparza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Esparza is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, City Of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center, Sutter Delta Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Oakland 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

    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. Michael Esparza accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Esparza is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Esparza offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Esparza's office at (510) 537-1234 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Esparza?

    Please contact Dr. Esparza's office at (510) 537-1234 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Esparza's office located?

    Dr. Esparza's offices are located in Walnut Creek, CA and Castro Valley, CA.