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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hinika, Trauma Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Gudata Hinika, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Hinika graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Chas R Drew Univ Med & Sci, General Surgery. Dr. Hinika is fluent in English, Amharic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hinika’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. Hinika’s office at (323) 545-9288.
Where did Dr. Hinika go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Chas R Drew Univ Med & Sci, General Surgery
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Hinika board certified in Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Gudata Hinika, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Hinika speak?
Dr. Hinika and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hinika treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Hinika 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. Hinika. 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
- Obstructed Belly Button Hernia
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Abdominal Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia with Obstruction
- Blocked Belly Button Hernia
- Strangulated Umbilical Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
- Belly Hernia
- Hernia in Abdomen
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
- K420: Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K469: Unspecified abdominal hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
- Biliary Calculi
- Gallbladder Stones
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
- K8080: Other cholelithiasis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S098XXA: Other specified injuries of head, initial encounter
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Localized Lump or Swelling
- Trunk Lump or Swelling
- Body Mass
- Skin Nodule
- Localized Mass
- Torso Lump
- Trunk Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R229: Localized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified
- R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Acute and Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Gallbladder Disease
- Mixed cholecystitis with gallstones
- Acute and chronic gallbladder attack
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8012: Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Benign Lipoma of Trunk
- Benign Lipoma of Head, Face, or Neck
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous fatty lump on body
- Trunk lipoma
- Body fatty tumor
- Non-cancerous fatty lump on head
- Lipoma of face
- Neck fatty tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D171: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of trunk
- D170: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of head, face and neck
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia with Obstruction
- Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Groin Hernia with Blockage
- Strangulated Inguinal Hernia
- Obstructed Groin Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4030: Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Which procedures does Dr. Hinika perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Gudata Hinika 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. Hinika's office.
Does Dr. Hinika accept my insurance?
Dr. Hinika accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 545-9288 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hinika accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Hinika 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
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Dignity Health / Catholic Health West
GlobalHealth
HealthSmart
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Preferred IPA
State of California
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Where is Dr. Hinika's office located?
Dr. Gudata Hinika's Primary Practice
5141 Crenshaw Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 545-9288
What is Dr. Hinika's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hinika's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689607293.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hinika?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hinika
What is Dr. Gudata Hinika's specialty?
Dr. Hinika is a Trauma Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Hinika to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gudata Hinika affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hinika is affiliated with Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital 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 Gudata Hinika accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gudata Hinika is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gudata Hinika offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hinika's office at (323) 545-9288 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gudata Hinika?
Please contact Dr. Hinika's office at (323) 545-9288 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gudata Hinika have?
Dr. Gudata Hinika is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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