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Dr. Robert Thayer, DO

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thayer, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Robert Thayer, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Thayer is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thayer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thayer’s office at (310) 548-0201.

    What languages does Dr. Thayer speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Tagalog

    What conditions does Dr. Thayer treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Thayer 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. Thayer. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    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:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity from Excess Calories
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Diet-Related Obesity
    • Common Obesity
    • Nutritional Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
    • E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Smoking
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Aftercare
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Which procedures does Dr. Thayer perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Robert Thayer may include:

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

    Does Dr. Thayer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thayer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 548-0201 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thayer accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Thayer in Los Angeles, 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

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CNA Insurance

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Heritage Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Thayer's office located?

    Dr. Robert Thayer also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Robert Thayer's Primary Practice

    1300 N Vermont Ave

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

    (310) 548-0201

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    Dr. Robert Thayer's Practice 2

    1366 W 7th St

    San Pedro, CA 90732

    (310) 833-2461

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    Dr. Robert Thayer's Practice 3

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr

    La Mesa, CA 91942

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Robert Thayer?

    Dr. Thayer has appointments available at his Los Angeles, CA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Thayer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396199378.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thayer?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Thayer's specialty?

    Dr. Thayer is a Internist near Los Angeles, CA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Thayer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Robert Thayer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thayer is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Robert Thayer accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Thayer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Thayer offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Thayer, or call (310) 548-0201 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Thayer?

    Yes, Dr. Thayer offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Thayer, or call (310) 548-0201 for more information.

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