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Dr. Robert Shorr, MD

Inglewood, CA

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shorr, Surgeon in Inglewood, CA?

    Dr. Robert Shorr, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Inglewood, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Shorr graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his residency at R Adams Cowley Shock & Trauma, General Surgery; Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, General Surgery. Dr. Shorr is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shorr’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shorr’s office at (310) 673-4900.

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

    • Residency: R Adams Cowley Shock & Trauma, General Surgery; Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, General Surgery | R ADAMS COWLEY SHOCK

    • Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Shorr board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Shorr, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Shorr speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Shorr treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Shorr 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. Shorr. 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:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Ventral Hernia
    • Incisional 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
    • Post-surgical Hernia
    • Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Scar 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
    • K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Biliary Calculi
    • Gallbladder Stones
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8080: Other cholelithiasis without obstruction
    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Severe Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Acute abdomen
    • Sudden stomach pain
    • Emergency abdominal pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R100: Acute abdomen
    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Trunk Lump or Swelling
    • Neck Lump or Swelling
    • Body Mass
    • Torso Lump
    • Trunk Nodule
    • Neck Mass
    • Bump on Neck
    • Neck Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk
    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lump
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast mass
    • Breast lesion
    • Palpable breast mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N630: Unspecified lump in unspecified breast

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoids
    • Piles
    • Swollen Veins in Anus
    • Anal Lumps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K649: Unspecified hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis with Tissue Death
    • Appendicitis
    • Gangrene
    • Gangrenous Appendicitis
    • Appendix Gangrene
    • Dead Tissue in Appendix

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K35891: Other acute appendicitis without perforation, with gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Benign Lipoma of Trunk
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous fatty lump on body
    • Trunk lipoma
    • Body fatty tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D171: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of trunk

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Epidermoid Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Skin Lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L723: Sebaceous cyst

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Shorr perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Shorr 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. Shorr. 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:

    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Large Abdominal Hernia Repair (Incarcerated/Strangulated)
    • Large Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair
    • Incisional Hernia Repair
    • Epigastric Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair
    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Surgery
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Repair
    • Complex Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Incisional Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
    • 49593: 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); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
    • 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
    • 49596: 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); greater than 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49595: 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); greater than 10 cm, reducible

    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 Multiple Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoidectomy
    • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
    • Piles Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49594: 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); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Partial Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy
    • Breast conserving surgery
    • Quadrantectomy
    • Segmentectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization
    • Breast Marker Placement
    • Wire Localization Breast
    • Mammographic Guided Breast Localization

    CPT Codes:

    • 19281: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including mammographic guidance

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Excision
    • Breast Cyst Removal
    • Fibroadenoma Excision
    • Breast Tumor Removal
    • Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions

    Also known as:

    • Small Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Small Mole Removal
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Skin Lump Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11400: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
    • Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
    • Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
    • Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
    • Breast Mass Removal with Marker

    CPT Codes:

    • 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Injury Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Large Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Small Tumor Removal from Neck or Chest
    • Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
    • Neck Lump Removal
    • Chest Wall Tumor Excision
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
    • Flank Tumor Removal
    • Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
    • Back Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21555: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
    • 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Small Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
    • Back Lump Excision
    • Flank Tumor Surgery
    • Subcutaneous Mass Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 21930: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm

    Also known as:

    • Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Axillary Node Biopsy
    • Underarm Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Lymph Node X-ray Injection
    • Lymphangiography Injection
    • Lymphatic System Imaging
    • Lymph Vessel Contrast Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 38790: Injection procedure; lymphangiography

    Also known as:

    • Lymphatic Channel Surgery
    • Lymphangiotomy
    • Lymphatic Vessel Operation
    • Lymphatic Drainage Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 38308: Lymphangiotomy or other operations on lymphatic channels

    Does Dr. Shorr accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shorr accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 673-4900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shorr accept in Inglewood, CA?

    Dr. Shorr in Inglewood, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • GlobalHealth

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Weyco

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    Where is Dr. Shorr's office located?

    Dr. Robert Shorr's Primary Practice

    501 E Hardy St Ste 210

    Inglewood, CA 90301

    (310) 673-4900

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    Dr. Robert Shorr's Practice 2

    1837 Sunny Crest Dr

    Fullerton, CA 92835

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

    Dr. Shorr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447202775.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shorr?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Shorr's specialty?

    Dr. Shorr is a Surgeon near Inglewood, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Shorr to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Robert Shorr affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shorr is affiliated with Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai 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 Robert Shorr accepting new patients in Inglewood, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Shorr is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Shorr offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shorr's office at (310) 673-4900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Shorr?

    Please contact Dr. Shorr's office at (310) 673-4900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Shorr have?

    Dr. Robert Shorr is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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