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Who is Dr. Lara, Surgeon in Riverside, CA?
Dr. Gustavo Lara, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Riverside, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Lara completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Lara is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lara’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lara’s office at (951) 276-9012.
Where did Dr. Lara go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital
Is Dr. Lara board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Gustavo Lara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Lara speak?
Dr. Lara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lara treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Lara 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. Lara. 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:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Incisional Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Post-surgical Hernia
- Surgical Incision Hernia
- Scar Hernia
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Long-term Gallbladder Inflammation
- Chronic Cholecystitis
- Ongoing Gallbladder Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K811: Chronic cholecystitis
What procedures does Dr. Lara perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Lara 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. Lara. 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:
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Large Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Repair of Paraesophageal Hernia (No Mesh)
- Recurrent Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Epigastric Hernia Surgery
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Incisional Hernia Surgery
- Keyhole Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Fundoplasty (Laparoscopic)
- Repeat Groin Hernia Surgery
- Inguinal Hernia Recurrence Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49591: 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); less than 3 cm, reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 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
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49595: 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, reducible
- 43281: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty, when performed; without implantation of mesh
- 49520: Repair recurrent inguinal hernia, any age; 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 Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
- Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
- Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
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:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Upper Arm)
- Basilic Vein Transposition for Dialysis Access
- AV Fistula Creation with Patient's Own Tissue
- AV Fistula Surgery
- Cephalic Vein Transposition
- Dialysis Access Creation
- AV Fistula Creation
- Basilic Vein Fistula
- Dialysis Access Fistula
- Upper Arm AV Fistula
- Autogenous AV Fistula
- Dialysis Fistula Surgery
- Arteriovenous Graft
- Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36818: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm cephalic vein transposition
- 36819: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm basilic vein transposition
- 36825: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); autogenous graft
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
- AV Fistula Surgery
- Cimino Fistula
- Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Abdominal Catheter
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Intraperitoneal catheter removal
- Tunneled catheter extraction
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
- Dialysis Access Graft
- Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
- Synthetic Graft for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
- AV fistula repair
- Dialysis graft revision
- Open AV fistula revision
CPT Codes:
- 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
- Small Tumor Removal from Neck or Chest
- Face or Scalp Tumor Removal
- Removing a Small Lump from Upper Arm or Elbow
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
- Flank Tumor Removal
- Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
- Back Tumor Surgery
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Neck Lump Removal
- Chest Wall Tumor Excision
- Soft tissue tumor excision
- Subcutaneous tumor removal
- Facial lump removal
- Arm Tumor Excision
- Elbow Lump Removal
- Subcutaneous Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
- 21555: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
- 21012: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face or scalp, subcutaneous; 2 cm or greater
- 24075: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of upper arm or elbow area, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Neck or Chest Tumor
- Small Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal from Arm or Elbow
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal from Thigh or Knee
- Excision of subcutaneous tumor
- Neck mass removal
- Chest wall tumor surgery
- Back Lump Excision
- Flank Tumor Surgery
- Subcutaneous Mass Removal
- Arm Tumor Excision
- Elbow Soft Tissue Mass Removal
- Subcutaneous Tumor Resection Arm
- Thigh Tumor Excision
- Knee Soft Tissue Mass Removal
- Subcutaneous Tumor Resection Leg
CPT Codes:
- 21552: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
- 21930: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
- 24071: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of upper arm or elbow area, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
- 27337: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of thigh or knee area, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Toe and Foot Bone Amputation
- Metatarsal Amputation
- Partial Foot Amputation
- Toe Removal with Metatarsal
CPT Codes:
- 28810: Amputation, metatarsal, with toe, single
Also known as:
- Abdominal Wall Tumor Removal
- Abdominal Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
- Subcutaneous Tumor Removal Abdomen
- Abdominal Wall Mass Removal
CPT Codes:
- 22903: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of abdominal wall, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Simple Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
- Complete Mastectomy
- Breast Removal Surgery
- Total Mastectomy
- Unilateral Mastectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
- 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete
Also known as:
- Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Skin Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
- 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Excision
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Fibroadenoma Excision
- Breast Tumor Removal
- Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
- Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Breast Marker Placement
- Wire Localization Breast
- Mammographic Guided Breast Localization
CPT Codes:
- 19281: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including mammographic guidance
Also known as:
- Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
- Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
- Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
- Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
- Breast Mass Removal with Marker
CPT Codes:
- 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
Also known as:
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
CPT Codes:
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Overnight Pulse Oximetry
- Pulse Oximetry
- Continuous Oxygen Monitoring
- Sleep Oxygen Test
- Nocturnal Oximetry
- Overnight O2 Saturation Test
CPT Codes:
- 94762: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; by continuous overnight monitoring (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Skin Nerve Tumor (Neuroma)
- Cutaneous neuroma excision
- Nerve tumor removal
- Skin nerve surgery
CPT Codes:
- 64774: Excision of neuroma; cutaneous nerve, surgically identifiable
Also known as:
- Spermatic Cord Lesion Removal
- Spermatic Cord Mass Excision
- Testicular Cord Lesion Surgery
- Scrotal Mass Removal
CPT Codes:
- 55520: Excision of lesion of spermatic cord (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Lara accept my insurance?
Dr. Lara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (951) 276-9012 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lara accept in Riverside, CA?
Dr. Lara in Riverside, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Heritage Health
Inland Empire
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
The Medical Access Program
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lara's office located?
Dr. Gustavo Lara's Primary Practice
7111 Indiana Ave Ste 100
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 276-9012
What is Dr. Lara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639132392.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lara
What is Dr. Gustavo Lara's specialty?
Dr. Lara is a Surgeon near Riverside, 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. Lara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gustavo Lara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lara is affiliated with Riverside Community Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Redlands Community Hospital, Arrowhead Regional 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 Gustavo Lara accepting new patients in Riverside, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gustavo Lara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gustavo Lara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lara's office at (951) 276-9012 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gustavo Lara?
Please contact Dr. Lara's office at (951) 276-9012 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gustavo Lara have?
Dr. Gustavo Lara is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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