Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. De La Torre Avitia, Hospitalist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Miguel De La Torre Avitia, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. De La Torre Avitia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. De La Torre Avitia’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. De La Torre Avitia’s office at (323) 409-7556.
What languages does Dr. De La Torre Avitia speak?
Dr. De La Torre Avitia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. De La Torre Avitia typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. De La Torre Avitia 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. De La Torre Avitia. 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 here.
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. De La Torre Avitia typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Miguel De La Torre Avitia may include:
Please contact Dr. De La Torre Avitia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. De La Torre Avitia accept my insurance?
Dr. De La Torre Avitia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 409-7556 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. De La Torre Avitia accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. De La Torre Avitia in Los Angeles, 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. De La Torre Avitia's office located?
Dr. Miguel De La Torre Avitia's Primary Practice
1200 N State St Ste A7D
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(323) 409-7556
What is Dr. De La Torre Avitia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. De La Torre Avitia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558010363.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. De La Torre Avitia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. De La Torre Avitia
What is Dr. Miguel De La Torre Avitia's specialty?
Dr. De La Torre Avitia is a Hospitalist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Miguel De La Torre Avitia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. De La Torre Avitia is affiliated with Los Angeles General 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Miguel De La Torre Avitia accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Miguel De La Torre Avitia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Miguel De La Torre Avitia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. De La Torre Avitia's office at (323) 409-7556 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Miguel De La Torre Avitia?
Please contact Dr. De La Torre Avitia's office at (323) 409-7556 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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