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Dr. Galen Cortina, MD

Pasadena, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cortina, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. Galen Cortina, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Cortina completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Cortina is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cortina’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. Cortina’s office at (310) 825-0650.

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

    • Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | UCLA Med Ctr/UCLA D Geffen School

    • Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi | Medical College of Wisconsin

    Is Dr. Cortina board certified in Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

    Yes, Dr. Galen Cortina, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology

    What languages does Dr. Cortina speak?

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

    • English

    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does Dr. Cortina treat?

    As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Cortina 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. Cortina. 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:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Other Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation
    • Other gastritis types
    • Various stomach inflammations
    • Uncommon gastritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
    • K2960: Other gastritis without bleeding

    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:

    • Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
    • Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
    • Benign Sigmoid Colon Polyp
    • Benign Cecum Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
    • Ascending colon adenoma
    • Ascending colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
    • Transverse colon adenoma
    • Transverse colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous sigmoid colon growth
    • Sigmoid colon adenoma
    • Sigmoid colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous cecum growth
    • Cecal adenoma
    • Cecum benign tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
    • D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
    • D125: Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallstones with Acute and Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation
    • Mixed cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Acute and chronic gallbladder attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
    • K8012: Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach or Duodenum Polyp
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders
    • Gastric Polyp
    • Duodenal Polyp
    • Stomach Growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
    • K317: Polyp of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Sterilization Procedure
    • Tubal Ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Permanent contraception
    • Tubal ligation
    • Surgical birth control

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K35890: Other acute appendicitis without perforation or gangrene

    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:

    • Other Intestinal Condition
    • Colonic Disease
    • Small Intestine Disorder
    • Bowel Conditions
    • Gut Problems
    • Digestive Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6389: Other specified diseases of intestine

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Liver Disease
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites

    Also known as:

    • Barrett's Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Barrett’s Esophagus
    • Barrett's condition
    • Esophageal metaplasia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2270: Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia

    Also known as:

    • Epidermal Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Epidermoid Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    Does Dr. Cortina accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cortina accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-0650 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cortina accept in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. Cortina in Pasadena, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Preferred IPA

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    Where is Dr. Cortina's office located?

    Dr. Galen Cortina's Primary Practice

    50 Alessandro Pl Ste 440

    Pasadena, CA 91105

    (310) 825-0650

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    Dr. Galen Cortina's Practice 2

    1300 N Vermont Ave

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

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    Dr. Galen Cortina's Practice 3

    10833 Le Conte Ave Ste 13188CHS

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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

    Dr. Cortina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194753657.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cortina?

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

    What is Dr. Galen Cortina's specialty?

    Dr. Cortina is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Pasadena, CA. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Cortina to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Galen Cortina affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cortina is affiliated with Valley Presbyterian 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 Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

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    Is Galen Cortina accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Galen Cortina is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Galen Cortina offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cortina's office at (310) 825-0650 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Galen Cortina?

    Please contact Dr. Cortina's office at (310) 825-0650 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Galen Cortina have?

    Dr. Galen Cortina is certified by the American Board of Pathology.

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