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Who is Dr. Varghese, Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Ruben Varghese is a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Varghese is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Varghese’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Varghese’s office at (209) 547-7143.
What languages does Dr. Varghese speak?
Dr. Varghese and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Varghese treat?
As a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Varghese 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. Varghese. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19 Testing
- Coronavirus Test
- SARS-CoV-2 Test
- COVID Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Viral Intestinal Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Viral Infection
- Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
- Viral stomach flu
- Viral enteritis
- Viral gut infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis from Other Organisms
- Acute Bronchitis
- Infectious Bronchitis
- Chest Cold
- Bronchial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J208: Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Which procedures does Dr. Varghese perform as a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist?
As a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ruben Varghese may include:
- Certified Medical Examination for Athlete
- Exercise Counseling
- Platelet Rich Plasma Procedure
- Pre-Sports Evaluation
- Pre-Sports Physical
- Shoulder Surgery
- Sports Concussion
- Sports Injury Prevention
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Varghese's office.
Does Dr. Varghese accept my insurance?
Dr. Varghese accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 547-7143 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Varghese accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Varghese 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
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Bright Health
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Varghese's office located?
Dr. Ruben Varghese's Primary Practice
23326 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 200
Torrance, CA 90505
(209) 547-7143
What is Dr. Varghese's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Varghese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265012769.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Varghese?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Varghese
What is Dr. Ruben Varghese's specialty?
Dr. Varghese is a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist near Torrance, CA. A Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist is a physician trained in the prevention, diagnosis, and non-surgical treatment of sports-related injuries and medical conditions. These specialists focus on optimizing physical performance, managing acute and chronic injuries, and addressing overall health concerns related to physical activity. They often serve as the first point of care for athletes and active individuals and collaborate with other specialists to provide comprehensive care. Contact Dr. Varghese to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ruben Varghese affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Varghese is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist?
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Is Ruben Varghese accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ruben Varghese is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ruben Varghese offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Varghese's office at (209) 547-7143 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ruben Varghese?
Please contact Dr. Varghese's office at (209) 547-7143 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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