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Dr. Glen Komatsu, MD
Torrance, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Komatsu, Pain Medicine Specialist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Glen Komatsu, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Komatsu is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Komatsu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Komatsu’s office at (310) 303-6840.
What languages does Dr. Komatsu speak?
Dr. Komatsu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Komatsu typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Komatsu 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. Komatsu. 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:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Other Brain Development Problems
- Brain Malformations
- Isolated lissencephaly sequence
- Lissencephaly with cerebellar hypoplasia
- X-linked lissencephaly with abnormal genitalia
- Congenital Brain Reduction Defects
- Underdeveloped Brain Regions
- Brain Size Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q043: Other reduction deformities of brain
Also known as:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Brain damage from lack of oxygen
- Brain Disease
- Anoxic brain injury
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Oxygen deprivation brain injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Komatsu typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Glen Komatsu may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Komatsu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Komatsu accept my insurance?
Dr. Komatsu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 303-6840 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Komatsu accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Komatsu in Torrance, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
L.A. Care Health Plan
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Komatsu's office located?
What is Dr. Komatsu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Komatsu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114939394.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Komatsu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Komatsu
What is Dr. Glen Komatsu's specialty?
Dr. Komatsu is a Pain Medicine Specialist near Torrance, CA.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist do?
Pain medicine is a primary medical specialty centered on a distinct body of knowledge and a defined clinical scope, grounded in science, research, and education. This type of medicine focuses on the study, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals experiencing pain. A comprehensive evaluation considers physical, psychological, cognitive, and socio-cultural factors contributing to pain. Treatment options include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies, based on the patient's specific needs. Pain medicine physicians serves as primary care providers for the management of pain or can also act as consultants to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. These physicians work in various settings, including offices, clinics, hospitals, universities, and governmental or public institutions.
Is this Dr. Glen Komatsu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Komatsu is affiliated with Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Pain Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Glen Komatsu accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Glen Komatsu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Glen Komatsu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Komatsu's office at (310) 303-6840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Glen Komatsu?
Please contact Dr. Komatsu's office at (310) 303-6840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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