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Who is Dr. Lucas, Pediatric Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Donald Lucas, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lucas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lucas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lucas’s office at (310) 206-2429.
What languages does Dr. Lucas speak?
Dr. Lucas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lucas treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Lucas 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. Lucas. 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:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Severe Acute Appendicitis with Perforation, Infection, and Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Appendix Inflammation
- Appendix Pain
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
- Burst Appendix with Gangrene and Abscess
- Perforated Appendix with Localized Infection and Tissue Death
- Complicated Appendicitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K37: Unspecified appendicitis
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
- K3533: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, with abscess
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cyst
- Ovarian Cysts
- Ovary Cyst
- Benign ovarian tumor
- Non-cancerous ovarian growth
- Ovarian mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- N83201: Unspecified ovarian cyst, right side
- D279: Benign neoplasm of unspecified ovary
- N83209: Unspecified ovarian cyst, unspecified side
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Tailbone Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal cyst
- Pilonidal sinus
- Tailbone cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess
Also known as:
- Epidermal Cyst
- Follicular Skin Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Epidermoid Cyst
- Hair Follicle Cyst
- Dermal Cyst
- Subcutaneous Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L720: Epidermal cyst
- L729: Follicular cyst of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Widespread Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Generalized lymphadenopathy
- Multiple swollen glands
- Body-wide enlarged lymph nodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R591: Generalized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Sunken Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Excavatum
- Funnel Chest
- Concave Chest
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q676: Pectus excavatum
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst with Abscess
- Abscess
- Tailbone Disorder
- Infected Tailbone Cyst
- Sacrococcygeal Abscess
- Tailbone Abscess
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0501: Pilonidal cyst with abscess
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Double Groin Hernia
- Hernia in Both Groins
- Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Which procedures does Dr. Lucas perform as a Pediatric Surgeon?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Donald Lucas may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lucas' office.
Does Dr. Lucas accept my insurance?
Dr. Lucas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 206-2429 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lucas accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Lucas 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
Altamed Health Services
Centene
City of Los Angeles
HealthSmart
Medicaid
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lucas' office located?
Dr. Donald Lucas' Primary Practice
10833 Le Conte Ave # 72140
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 206-2429
What is Dr. Lucas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lucas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790911394.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lucas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lucas
What is Dr. Donald Lucas's specialty?
Dr. Lucas 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. Lucas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Donald Lucas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lucas is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Donald Lucas accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Donald Lucas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Donald Lucas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lucas's office at (310) 206-2429 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Donald Lucas?
Please contact Dr. Lucas's office at (310) 206-2429 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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