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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sherman, Critical Care Internist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Brian Sherman, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sherman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sherman’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sherman’s office at (310) 517-8950.
What languages does Dr. Sherman speak?
Dr. Sherman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sherman treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Sherman 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. Sherman. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Septic Shock
- Sepsis
- Shock
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Sherman perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Brian Sherman may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sherman's office.
Does Dr. Sherman accept my insurance?
Dr. Sherman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 517-8950 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sherman accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Sherman 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sherman's office located?
Dr. Brian Sherman's Primary Practice
2841 Lomita Blvd Ste 235
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 517-8950
What is Dr. Sherman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sherman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942462056.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sherman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sherman
What is Dr. Brian Sherman's specialty?
Dr. Sherman is a Critical Care Internist near Torrance, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Sherman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brian Sherman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sherman is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Kaweah Health Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center - Las Cruces, NM, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, UNC Health Southeastern 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Brian Sherman accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Brian Sherman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Sherman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sherman's office at (310) 517-8950 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Sherman?
Please contact Dr. Sherman's office at (310) 517-8950 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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