28 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gordon, Clinical Geneticist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Ora Gordon, MD is a Clinical Geneticist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 28 years. Dr. Gordon is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gordon’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gordon’s office at (818) 748-4748.
What languages does Dr. Gordon speak?
Dr. Gordon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Clinical Geneticist like Dr. Gordon typically treat?
As a Clinical Geneticist, Dr. Gordon 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. Gordon. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Family History of Breast Cancer
- Family History of Digestive Organ Cancer
- Family History of Cancer
- Family History of Ovarian Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Family History
- Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Hereditary breast cancer risk
- Genetic predisposition to breast cancer
- Breast cancer in the family
- Genetic risk for gastrointestinal cancer
- Family history of GI cancer
- Hereditary digestive cancer
- Genetic predisposition to cancer
- Hereditary cancer risk
- Cancer in the family
- Genetic risk for ovarian cancer
- Hereditary ovarian cancer
- Family history of female reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z803: Family history of malignant neoplasm of breast
- Z800: Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs
- Z809: Family history of malignant neoplasm, unspecified
- Z8041: Family history of malignant neoplasm of ovary
Also known as:
- Genetic Counseling
- Genetic risk assessment
- Hereditary counseling
- DNA counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7183: Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling
Also known as:
- Genetic Susceptibility to Breast Cancer
- Breast cancer
- Li-Fraumeni syndrome
- Inherited Breast Cancer Risk
- Hereditary Breast Cancer
- BRCA Gene Mutation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1501: Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Family history of genetic disease carrier
- Family History
- Genetic Disorder
- Inherited genetic disease risk
- Genetic carrier status in family
- Family history of inherited conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8481: Family history of carrier of genetic disease
What procedures does a Clinical Geneticist like Dr. Gordon typically perform?
As a Clinical Geneticist, procedures performed by Dr. Ora Gordon may include:
- Biochemical Genetics Consultation
- Biochemical Genetics Follow Up
- Enzyme Replacement Therapy
- Genetic Testing
- Metabolic Assessment and Management
Please contact Dr. Gordon's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gordon accept my insurance?
Dr. Gordon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 748-4748 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gordon accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Gordon in Santa Monica, 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 Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gordon's office located?
Dr. Ora Gordon's Primary Practice
2121 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(818) 748-4748
What is Dr. Gordon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gordon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508827718.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gordon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gordon
What is Dr. Ora Gordon's specialty?
Dr. Gordon is a Clinical Geneticist near Santa Monica, CA.
What does a Clinical Geneticist do?
A clinical geneticist is adept at offering thorough diagnostic, management, and counseling services for genetic disorders.
Is this Dr. Ora Gordon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gordon is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance 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
When to see a Clinical Geneticist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Clinical Geneticist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Ora Gordon accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ora Gordon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ora Gordon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gordon's office at (818) 748-4748 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ora Gordon?
Please contact Dr. Gordon's office at (818) 748-4748 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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