Dr. Soban Umar, MD, PHD

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Umar, Anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, CA?

Dr. Soban Umar, MD, PHD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Umar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Umar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Umar’s office at (310) 267-8626.

What languages does Dr. Umar speak?

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

English

What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Umar typically treat?

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Umar 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. Umar. 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:

Colon Cancer Screening
Health Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy Screening
Bowel Cancer Screening

ICD-10 Codes:

Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

Also known as:

Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
Osteoarthritis of the left knee
Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
Osteoarthritis of the left hip
Osteoarthritis
Right Knee Arthritis
Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
Degenerative joint disease
Wear-and-tear arthritis
Arthrosis
Joint degeneration
Right Hip Arthritis
Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

ICD-10 Codes:

M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

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:

Acute pain after medical procedure
Pain
Acute post-operative pain
Pain after surgery
Post-procedural pain

ICD-10 Codes:

G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

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

What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Umar typically perform?

As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Soban Umar may include:

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

Does Dr. Umar accept my insurance?

Dr. Umar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 267-8626 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

Top Insurances

Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Umar's office located?

Dr. Soban Umar's Primary Practice

757 Westwood Plz

Los Angeles, CA 90095

(310) 267-8626

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What hospitals are Dr. Umar affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Umar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center,Santa Monica, CA

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center,Los Angeles, CA

Ranked in 3 Procedures

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

Dr. Umar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518224518.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Umar?

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

What is Dr. Soban Umar's specialty?

Dr. Umar is an Anesthesiologist near Los Angeles, CA.

What does an Anesthesiologist do?

A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

Is Dr. Soban Umar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Umar is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla 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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