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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Varela, Critical Care Internist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Donna Varela, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Varela is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Varela’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. Varela’s office at (310) 303-5750.
Is Dr. Varela board certified in Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Donna Varela, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Varela speak?
Dr. Varela and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Varela treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Varela 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. Varela. 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:
- Shock
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Low Blood Volume Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
- Hypovolemic Shock
- Hemorrhagic Shock
- Fluid Loss Shock
- Circulatory collapse
- Systemic shock
- Acute circulatory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
- R571: Hypovolemic shock
- R578: Other shock
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Emergency
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Emergency
- Very High Blood Pressure Emergency
- Acute Hypertensive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I161: Hypertensive emergency
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Dependence on Ventilator
- Respirator Dependence
- Breathing Machine Reliance
- Long-term Ventilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9911: Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Varela perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Donna Varela 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. Varela's office.
Does Dr. Varela accept my insurance?
Dr. Varela accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 303-5750 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Varela accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Varela in Torrance, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Altamed Health Services
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Varela's office located?
What is Dr. Varela's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Varela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659563666.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Varela?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Varela
What is Dr. Donna Varela's specialty?
Dr. Varela 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. Varela to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Donna Varela affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Varela 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Donna Varela accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Donna Varela is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Donna Varela offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Varela's office at (310) 303-5750 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Donna Varela?
Please contact Dr. Varela's office at (310) 303-5750 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Donna Varela have?
Dr. Donna Varela is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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