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Dr. Gregory Lara, MD

Glendale, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lara, Anesthesiologist in Glendale, CA?

    Dr. Gregory Lara, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Glendale, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lara completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Anesthesiology; Waterbury Hosp Hlth Ctr, General Surgery; Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, General Surgery. Dr. Lara is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lara’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. Lara’s office at (818) 502-2252.

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

    • Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Anesthesiology; Waterbury Hosp Hlth Ctr, General Surgery; Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi

    What languages does Dr. Lara speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Lara treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Lara 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. Lara. 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 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:

    • 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:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H269: Unspecified cataract

    Also known as:

    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Gender incongruence
    • Gender identity issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K649: Unspecified hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Diverticulosis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Diverticular Disease
    • Intestinal Diverticula
    • Pouches in Intestine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5790: Diverticulosis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Broken Hip Bone
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Hip fracture
    • Femoral neck fracture
    • Broken upper thigh bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Does Dr. Lara accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 502-2252 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lara accept in Glendale, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • All Other Third Party

    • Altamed Health Services

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lara's office located?

    Dr. Gregory Lara's Primary Practice

    1420 S Central Ave

    Glendale, CA 91204

    (818) 502-2252

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    Dr. Gregory Lara's Practice 2

    323 S Heliotrope Ave

    Monrovia, CA 91016

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    Dr. Gregory Lara's Practice 3

    100 W California Blvd

    Pasadena, CA 91105

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

    Dr. Lara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144244484.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lara?

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

    What is Dr. Gregory Lara's specialty?

    Dr. Lara is a Anesthesiologist near Glendale, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Lara to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gregory Lara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lara is affiliated with Usc Arcadia Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?

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    Is Gregory Lara accepting new patients in Glendale, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Gregory Lara is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gregory Lara offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lara's office at (818) 502-2252 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gregory Lara?

    Please contact Dr. Lara's office at (818) 502-2252 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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