Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gayer, Pediatric Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Christopher Gayer, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Gayer graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Detroit Receiving Hospital. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons American Academy of Pediatrics American Pediatric Surgery Association A. Dr. Gayer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gayer’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gayer’s office at (323) 361-4974.
Where did Dr. Gayer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Detroit Receiving Hospital | Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Gayer board certified as a Pediatric Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Gayer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Gayer speak?
Dr. Gayer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gayer treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Gayer 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. Gayer. 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:
- Gastrostomy Care
- Ostomy
- G-tube Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Stomach Tube Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy
Also known as:
- Anal Birth Defect
- Anal Disorder
- Birth Defects
- Imperforate Anus
- Congenital Anal Atresia
- Blocked Anus at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q423: Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hirschsprung's Disease
- Birth Defects
- Colonic Disease
- Hirschsprung disease
- Congenital Megacolon
- Aganglionic Megacolon
- Hirschsprung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q431: Hirschsprung's disease
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Granulomatous Skin Disorder
- Skin Condition
- Skin Granuloma
- Granulomatous Dermatitis
- Skin Lumps
ICD-10 Codes:
- L929: Granulomatous disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
What procedures does Dr. Gayer perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Gayer 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. Gayer. 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:
- Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
- Stomach or Colon Feeding Tube Replacement
- G-tube Change
- Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Exchange
- Stomach Feeding Tube Replacement
- Gastrostomy Tube Change
- Cecostomy Tube Replacement
- Percutaneous Feeding Tube Exchange
CPT Codes:
- 43762: Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract
- 49450: Replacement of gastrostomy or cecostomy (or other colonic) tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report
Also known as:
- Surgical Anorectal Exam with Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Diagnostic anorectal exam under anesthesia
- Rectal exam with general anesthesia
- Anorectal surgery for diagnosis
CPT Codes:
- 45990: Anorectal exam, surgical, requiring anesthesia (general, spinal, or epidural), diagnostic
Also known as:
- Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
- Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
- Anal Sphincter Injection
- Botox for Anal Fissure
- Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle
CPT Codes:
- 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter
Also known as:
- Anal Biopsy
- Rectal Wall Biopsy
- Anorectal Biopsy
- Anal Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 45100: Biopsy of anorectal wall, anal approach (eg, congenital megacolon)
Also known as:
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
- Keyhole Stomach Opening
- Laparoscopic Stomach Tube Placement
- Stamm Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43653: Laparoscopy, surgical; gastrostomy, without construction of gastric tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
- Exploratory Laparoscopy
- Abdominal Scope
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Omentum Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Surgical Closure of Stomach Tube Opening
- Gastrostomy Closure
- Stomach Stoma Closure
- G-tube Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 43870: Closure of gastrostomy, surgical
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Removal of Fecal Impaction or Foreign Body Under Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Fecal Impaction Extraction
- Rectal Foreign Body Removal
- Anesthetized Bowel Clearance
CPT Codes:
- 45915: Removal of fecal impaction or foreign body (separate procedure) under anesthesia
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Also known as:
- Simple Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Extensive Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Surgery
- Tailbone Cyst Surgery
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11770: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; simple
- 11771: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; extensive
Also known as:
- Removal of Non-Biodegradable Drug Implant
- Drug Delivery Device Removal
- Permanent Drug Implant Explant
- Non-Dissolving Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11982: Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant
Also known as:
- Removal and Reinsertion of Drug Delivery Implant
- Drug Implant Exchange
- Non-Biodegradable Implant Replacement
- Medication Device Change
CPT Codes:
- 11983: Removal with reinsertion, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant
Also known as:
- Follow-up Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Dietitian Re-assessment
- Nutritional Counseling Session
- Diet and Health Review
- Dietary Counseling
- Nutritional Assessment
- Registered Dietitian Consultation
CPT Codes:
- 97803: Medical nutrition therapy; re-assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes
- 97802: Medical nutrition therapy; initial assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Gayer accept my insurance?
Dr. Gayer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 361-4974 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gayer accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Gayer 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
Apex Healthcare
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Medicaid
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gayer's office located?
Dr. Christopher Gayer's Primary Practice
4650 W Sunset Blvd Stop 100
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 361-4974
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American College of Surgeons American Academy of Pediatrics American Pediatric Surgery Association A
Member
What is Dr. Gayer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gayer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497963268.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gayer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gayer
What is Dr. Christopher Gayer's specialty?
Dr. Gayer is a Pediatric Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Gayer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Gayer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gayer is affiliated with Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Dignity Health - California Hospital 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 Christopher Gayer accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Gayer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Gayer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gayer's office at (323) 361-4974 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Gayer?
Please contact Dr. Gayer's office at (323) 361-4974 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Gayer have?
Dr. Christopher Gayer is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Dermatology.
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