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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. 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 as a 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
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
- Circulatory collapse
- Systemic shock
- Acute circulatory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
- R578: Other shock
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:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Varela perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Varela performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
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
All Other Third Party
Alliant Techsystems
Apex Healthcare
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
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, Memorial Hospital of Gardena, Community Hospital of Huntington Park, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Providence Saint John's Health Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center 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 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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