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Dr. Shelby Legeros, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Bellflower, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Legeros, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Bellflower, CA?

    Dr. Shelby Legeros, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bellflower, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Legeros is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Legeros’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Legeros’s office at (562) 461-3000.

    What languages does Dr. Legeros speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Legeros typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Legeros 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. Legeros. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Back Pain
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Legeros typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shelby Legeros may include:

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

    Does Dr. Legeros accept my insurance?

    Dr. Legeros accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 461-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Legeros accept in Bellflower, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Apex Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Legeros' office located?

    Dr. Shelby Legeros' Primary Practice

    9400 Rosecrans Ave

    Bellflower, CA 90706

    (562) 461-3000

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    Dr. Shelby Legeros' Practice 2

    9333 Imperial Hwy

    Downey, CA 90242

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

    Dr. Legeros's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528599214.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Legeros?

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

    What is Dr. Shelby Legeros's specialty?

    Dr. Legeros is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Bellflower, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Shelby Legeros affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Legeros is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Uci Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency 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. Shelby Legeros accepting new patients in Bellflower, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Shelby Legeros is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shelby Legeros offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Legeros' office at (562) 461-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shelby Legeros?

    Please contact Dr. Legeros' office at (562) 461-3000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Legeros' office located?

    Dr. Legeros' offices are located in Bellflower, CA and Downey, CA.