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Dr. Takashi Harano, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Harano, Thoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Takashi Harano, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Harano is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Harano’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Harano’s office at (323) 442-9062.

    What languages does Dr. Harano speak?

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

    • English

    • Japanese

    What conditions does Dr. Harano treat?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Harano 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. Harano. 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:

    • Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Lung failure
    • Breathing failure
    • Respiratory insufficiency
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Cancer
    • Esophagus Cancer
    • Esophageal Carcinoma
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
    • Gullet Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C159: Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified
    • C155: Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • Lung Scarring
    • Fibrotic Lung Disease
    • Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • IPF
    • Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
    • Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified
    • J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    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

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophageal Obstruction
    • Food Pipe Blockage
    • Swallowing Difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K222: Esophageal obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Perforation
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Torn esophagus
    • Ruptured esophagus
    • Hole in the food pipe

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K223: Perforation of esophagus

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Left Lung Cancer
    • Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Pus in Chest Cavity
    • Abscess
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Empyema
    • Pleural empyema
    • Infected pleural space

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J869: Pyothorax without fistula

    Also known as:

    • Other Breathing Problems
    • Breathing Problems
    • Unusual breathing patterns
    • Abnormal respiration
    • Breathing irregularities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing

    What procedures does Dr. Harano perform?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Harano 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. Harano. 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:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • EGD with Feeding Tube
    • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Tube Placement
    • EGD with Catheter Insertion
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Tube
    • Flexible Endoscopy for Tube Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 43241: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of intraluminal tube or catheter

    Also known as:

    • Planned Tracheostomy
    • Tracheotomy
    • Surgical Airway Creation
    • Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
    • Neck Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
    • Airway Aspiration
    • Lung Secretion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial

    Also known as:

    • Double Lung Transplant
    • Lung Transplantation
    • Bilateral lung transplant
    • Sequential lung transplant
    • En bloc lung transplant

    CPT Codes:

    • 32854: Lung transplant, double (bilateral sequential or en bloc); with cardiopulmonary bypass

    Also known as:

    • Wireless Esophageal pH Test
    • Esophageal pH Test
    • Bravo pH Test
    • Esophageal Reflux Monitoring
    • Acid Reflux Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 91035: Esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux test; with mucosal attached telemetry pH electrode placement, recording, analysis and interpretation

    Does Dr. Harano accept my insurance?

    Dr. Harano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-9062 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Harano 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

    • Alliant Techsystems

    • Altamed Health Services

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Family Health Network

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Medicaid

    • OptumRx

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Harano's office located?

    Dr. Takashi Harano's Primary Practice

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200

    Los Angeles, CA 90033

    (323) 442-9062

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    Dr. Takashi Harano's Practice 2

    1441 Eastlake Ave Ste 2424

    Los Angeles, CA 90089

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    Dr. Takashi Harano's Practice 3

    1812 Verdugo Blvd

    Glendale, CA 91208

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

    Dr. Harano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275906166.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Harano?

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

    What is Dr. Takashi Harano's specialty?

    Dr. Harano is a Thoracic Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Harano to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Takashi Harano affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Harano is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center, Community Hospital of Huntington Park, 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 Takashi Harano accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Takashi Harano is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Takashi Harano offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Harano's office at (323) 442-9062 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Takashi Harano?

    Please contact Dr. Harano's office at (323) 442-9062 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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