Physician Profile
Dorian M. Lapalma, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lapalma
Dorian M. Lapalma, MD practices diagnostic radiology in Los Angeles, CA. Dorian is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Dorian provided 1,870 services to 1,566 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 1 view, ct scan of chest without contrast, and ct scan of chest with contrast.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (323) 409-7677
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1100 N STATE ST # D&T3D321
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,870 services · 1,566 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49083 |
70 |
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
20 |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
13 |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
725 |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
182 |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71260 |
176 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71275 |
111 |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
79 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74174 |
63 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | Imaging | 74176 |
58 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other radiologists in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2007 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Lapalma specialize in?
Dr. Lapalma is a radiologist in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Lapalma located?
Dr. Lapalma is listed at 1100 N State St # D&T3D321, Los Angeles, CA 90033. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lapalma's phone number?
The number on file is (323) 409-7677. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lapalma?
Dr. Lapalma's National Provider Identifier is 1700433943. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Lapalma go to medical school?
Dr. Lapalma attended Other, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lapalma have?
Dr. Lapalma has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Lapalma do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lapalma performs procedures including drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance, aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance and fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 1 view and ct scan of chest without contrast. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Lapalma's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lapalma. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.