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Dr. Asok Doraiswamy, MD

Arcadia, CA

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Doraiswamy, Surgeon in Arcadia, CA?

    Dr. Asok Doraiswamy, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Arcadia, CA. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Doraiswamy graduated from ST LOUIS UNIV SCH OF MEDICINE and completed his residency at Univ Ca Davis Health System, General Surgery. Dr. Doraiswamy is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Doraiswamy’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. Doraiswamy’s office at (626) 600-2094.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Davis Health System, General Surgery

    • Medical School: ST LOUIS UNIV SCH OF MEDICINE | Saint Louis University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Doraiswamy board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Asok Doraiswamy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Doraiswamy speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Doraiswamy treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Doraiswamy 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. Doraiswamy. 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:

    • 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:

    • Bariatric Surgery Status
    • Weight Loss Surgery
    • Weight-loss (Metabolic & Bariatric) Surgery
    • Weight Loss Surgery History
    • Gastric Bypass Status
    • Sleeve Gastrectomy Status

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9884: Bariatric surgery status

    Also known as:

    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Ventral Hernia with Bowel Blockage
    • Hernia
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm
    • Abdominal Wall Hernia with Obstruction
    • Incisional Hernia with Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K436: Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Acute and Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Mixed cholecystitis
    • Gallbladder attack and long-term inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K812: Acute cholecystitis with chronic cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    What procedures does Dr. Doraiswamy perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Doraiswamy 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. Doraiswamy. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Repair of Paraesophageal Hernia (No Mesh)
    • Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Large Abdominal Hernia Repair (Incarcerated/Strangulated)
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Keyhole Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair
    • Fundoplasty (Laparoscopic)
    • Hiatal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Paraesophageal Hernia Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Hernia Fix
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair
    • Incisional Hernia Repair
    • Epigastric Hernia Surgery
    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Surgery
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Repair
    • Complex Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 43281: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty, when performed; without implantation of mesh
    • 43282: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty, when performed; with implantation of mesh
    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
    • 49596: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); greater than 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
    • Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
    • Weight Loss Surgery
    • Laparoscopy
    • Gastric Sleeve Surgery
    • Longitudinal Gastrectomy
    • Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery
    • Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
    • Bariatric surgery
    • Minimally invasive gastric bypass
    • Weight loss surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 43775: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; longitudinal gastrectomy (ie, sleeve gastrectomy)
    • 43644: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; with gastric bypass and Roux-en-Y gastroenterostomy (roux limb 150 cm or less)

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
    • Keyhole Stomach Opening
    • Laparoscopic Stomach Tube Placement
    • Stamm Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43653: Laparoscopy, surgical; gastrostomy, without construction of gastric tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Intestinal Adhesions
    • Laparoscopic Enterolysis
    • Bowel Adhesion Release
    • Minimally Invasive Adhesion Removal
    • Abdominal Adhesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 44180: Laparoscopy, surgical, enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Acid Reflux Surgery
    • Nissen Fundoplication
    • Toupet Fundoplication
    • Laparoscopic Fundoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 43280: Laparoscopy, surgical, esophagogastric fundoplasty (eg, Nissen, Toupet procedures)

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Permanent Tracheostomy Creation
    • Fenestration Tracheostomy
    • Tracheal Opening with Skin Flaps
    • Long-term Tracheostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31610: Tracheostomy, fenestration procedure with skin flaps

    Also known as:

    • Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
    • Back Tumor Removal
    • Flank Tumor Surgery
    • Intramuscular Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 21933: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater

    Does Dr. Doraiswamy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Doraiswamy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 600-2094 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Doraiswamy accept in Arcadia, CA?

    Dr. Doraiswamy in Arcadia, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Doraiswamy's office located?

    Dr. Asok Doraiswamy's Primary Practice

    612 W Duarte Rd Ste 804

    Arcadia, CA 91007

    (626) 600-2094

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

    Dr. Doraiswamy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871574350.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Doraiswamy?

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

    What is Dr. Asok Doraiswamy's specialty?

    Dr. Doraiswamy is a Surgeon near Arcadia, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Doraiswamy to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Asok Doraiswamy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Doraiswamy is affiliated with Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center, USC Arcadia Hospital, Huntington Hospital (Pasadena, CA), San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Los Angeles General 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 Asok Doraiswamy accepting new patients in Arcadia, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Asok Doraiswamy is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Asok Doraiswamy offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Doraiswamy's office at (626) 600-2094 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Asok Doraiswamy?

    Please contact Dr. Doraiswamy's office at (626) 600-2094 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Asok Doraiswamy have?

    Dr. Asok Doraiswamy is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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