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Dr. Donna Varela, MD

Critical Care Internist, Internist, Pulmonologist

Torrance, CA

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, Medicare 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 a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Varela typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Shock
    • Circulatory Collapse
    • Systemic Shock
    • Unspecified Shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R579: Shock, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Varela typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Apex Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Varela's office located?

    Dr. Donna Varela's Primary Practice

    4101 Torrance Blvd

    Torrance, CA 90503

    (310) 303-5750

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    Dr. Donna Varela's Practice 2

    1045 Atlantic Ave Ste 708

    Long Beach, CA 90813

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    Dr. Donna Varela's Practice 3

    2040 S Santa Cruz St Ste 240

    Anaheim, CA 92805

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    What is Dr. Varela's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Critical Care Internist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Donna Varela affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Varela is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Of Gardena, Community Hospital Of Huntington Park, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Providence Saint John's Health 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

    When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Donna Varela?

    Please contact Dr. Varela's office at (310) 303-5750 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Varela's office located?

    Dr. Varela's offices are located in Torrance, CA, Long Beach, CA, and Anaheim, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Donna Varela have?

    Dr. Donna Varela is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.