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Dr. Dwayne Cox, MD

Los Angeles, CA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Dwayne Cox, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Cox completed his residency at Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Cox is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cox’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. Cox’s office at (213) 413-3000.

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

    • Residency: Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca

    Is Dr. Cox board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Dwayne Cox, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Cox speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cox treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Cox 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. Cox. 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:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Ventral Hernia with Bowel Blockage
    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Abdominal Wall Hernia with Obstruction
    • Incisional Hernia with Blockage
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K436: Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • N186: End stage renal disease

    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:

    • 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:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    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:

    • Bile Duct Stones
    • Gallstones
    • Choledocholithiasis
    • Biliary duct calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K649: Unspecified hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Endometrial Cancer
    • Uterine Cancer
    • Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Malignant Endometrial Tumor
    • Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Endometrium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium

    Also known as:

    • Gangrene
    • Tissue Death
    • Necrosis
    • Dead Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified

    What procedures does Dr. Cox perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Cox 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. Cox. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Cox accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cox accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 413-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Cox 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicaid

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred Health Plan

    • Preferred IPA

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    Where is Dr. Cox's office located?

    Dr. Dwayne Cox's Primary Practice

    1720 E Cesar E Chavez Ave

    Los Angeles, CA 90033

    (213) 413-3000

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    Dr. Dwayne Cox's Practice 2

    2131 W 3rd St

    Los Angeles, CA 90057

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    Dr. Dwayne Cox's Practice 3

    1500 E Chevy Chase Dr

    Glendale, CA 91206

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

    Dr. Cox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568490951.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cox?

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

    What is Dr. Dwayne Cox's specialty?

    Dr. Cox is a Anesthesiologist near Los Angeles, 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. Cox to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Dwayne Cox affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cox is affiliated with Adventist Health White Memorial, 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 Dwayne Cox accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Dwayne Cox is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dwayne Cox offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cox's office at (213) 413-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dwayne Cox?

    Please contact Dr. Cox's office at (213) 413-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Dwayne Cox have?

    Dr. Dwayne Cox is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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