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Dr. Charles Sanky, MD

Torrance, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sanky, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Charles Sanky, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sanky is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanky’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanky’s office at (424) 306-4000.

    What languages does Dr. Sanky speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sanky typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sanky 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. Sanky. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sanky typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Charles Sanky may include:

    Please contact Dr. Sanky's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Sanky accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sanky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (424) 306-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sanky accept in Torrance, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • L.A. Care Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Sanky's office located?

    Dr. Charles Sanky's Primary Practice

    1000 W Carson St Bldg D9

    Torrance, CA 90502

    (424) 306-4000

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    Dr. Charles Sanky's Practice 2

    21311 Madrona Ave Ste 101

    Torrance, CA 90503

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    Dr. Charles Sanky's Practice 3

    2382 Crenshaw Blvd Ste 5

    Torrance, CA 90501

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

    Dr. Sanky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033795067.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanky?

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

    What is Dr. Charles Sanky's specialty?

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Charles Sanky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sanky is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles General Medical Center, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. 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 Dr. Charles Sanky accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Sanky is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charles Sanky offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sanky's office at (424) 306-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Charles Sanky?

    Please contact Dr. Sanky's office at (424) 306-4000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Sanky's office located?

    Dr. Sanky's office is located in Torrance, CA.