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Dr. Gary Hum, MD

Anesthesiologist

Duarte, CA

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hum, Anesthesiologist in Duarte, CA?

    Dr. Gary Hum, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Duarte, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Hum graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe and completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hum is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hum’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hum’s office at (626) 256-4673.

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

    • Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine

    • Medical School: American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine | Universidad Central Del Caribe

    Is Dr. Hum board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Hum, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Hum speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hum typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hum 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. Hum. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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
    • S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hum typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hum 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. Hum. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    Does Dr. Hum accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 256-4673 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hum accept in Duarte, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Clever Care Health Plan

    • HealthRight Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Hum's office located?

    Dr. Gary Hum's Primary Practice

    1500 Duarte Rd

    Duarte, CA 91010

    (626) 256-4673

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    Dr. Gary Hum's Practice 2

    555 E Hardy St

    Inglewood, CA 90301

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    Dr. Gary Hum's Practice 3

    1350 W Covina Blvd

    San Dimas, CA 91773

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

    Dr. Hum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598771511.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hum?

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

    What is Dr. Gary Hum's specialty?

    Dr. Hum is an Anesthesiologist near Duarte, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Gary Hum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hum is affiliated with San Gabriel Valley Medical Center 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

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    Is Dr. Gary Hum accepting new patients in Duarte, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Hum is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gary Hum offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hum's office at (626) 256-4673 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gary Hum?

    Please contact Dr. Hum's office at (626) 256-4673 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hum's office located?

    Dr. Hum's offices are located in Duarte, CA, Inglewood, CA, and San Dimas, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Hum have?

    Dr. Gary Hum is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.