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Dr. Christopher Bustamante, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Carson, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bustamante, Family Medicine Specialist in Carson, CA?

    Dr. Christopher Bustamante, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Carson, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bustamante graduated from University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine. Dr. Bustamante is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bustamante’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bustamante’s office at (603) 693-2100.

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

    • Medical School: University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Bustamante board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Bustamante, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Bustamante speak?

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

    • English
    • Tagalog

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bustamante typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bustamante 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. Bustamante. 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:

    • 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bustamante typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Bustamante may include:

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

    Does Dr. Bustamante accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bustamante accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (603) 693-2100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bustamante accept in Carson, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • AllCare Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Bustamante's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Bustamante's Primary Practice

    824 E Carson St Ste 104

    Carson, CA 90745

    (603) 693-2100

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    Dr. Christopher Bustamante's Practice 2

    3565 Del Amo Blvd

    Torrance, CA 90503

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    Dr. Christopher Bustamante's Practice 3

    601 Torrance Blvd

    Redondo Beach, CA 90277

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

    Dr. Bustamante's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124233945.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bustamante?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Bustamante's specialty?

    Dr. Bustamante is a Family Medicine Specialist near Carson, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Christopher Bustamante affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bustamante is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Exeter Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center, Dignity Health - St. Mary 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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. Christopher Bustamante accepting new patients in Carson, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Bustamante is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Bustamante offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bustamante's office at (603) 693-2100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Bustamante?

    Please contact Dr. Bustamante's office at (603) 693-2100 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Bustamante's office located?

    Dr. Bustamante's offices are located in Carson, CA, Torrance, CA, and Redondo Beach, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Bustamante have?

    Dr. Christopher Bustamante is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.