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Dr. Joseph Farlo, MD

Dr. Joseph Farlo, MD

Anesthesiologist

Torrance, CA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Farlo, Anesthesiologist in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Joseph Farlo, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Farlo graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Children's Hospital Of L A. Dr. Farlo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farlo’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farlo’s office at (310) 325-9110.

    Where did Dr. Farlo go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Children's Hospital Of L A | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine

    • Medical School: State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Farlo board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Farlo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Farlo speak?

    Dr. Farlo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Farlo typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Farlo 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. Farlo. 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:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H269: Unspecified cataract

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Astigmatism
    • Refractive Errors
    • Blurred Vision
    • Distorted Vision
    • Eye Curvature Problem
    • Blurred vision
    • Distorted vision
    • Irregular cornea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H52202: Unspecified astigmatism, left eye
    • H52201: Unspecified astigmatism, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes-related cataract
    • Cloudy lens from diabetes
    • Diabetic eye cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Also known as:

    • Glaucoma
    • High eye pressure
    • Optic nerve damage
    • Ocular hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H409: Unspecified glaucoma

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Farlo typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Farlo 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. Farlo. 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:

    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Knee Nerve Pain Injection
    • Genicular Nerve Block
    • Knee Pain Steroid Injection
    • Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Ilioinguinal/Iliohypogastric Nerve Block
    • Groin Nerve Block
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Injection
    • Ilioinguinal Nerve Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64425: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; ilioinguinal, iliohypogastric nerves

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
    • Lower Back Epidural Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance

    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. Farlo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Farlo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 325-9110 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Farlo accept in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Farlo in Torrance, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cedars-Sinai Healthcare System

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthRight Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Farlo's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Farlo's Primary Practice

    3330 Lomita Blvd

    Torrance, CA 90505

    (310) 325-9110

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    What is Dr. Farlo's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Farlo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386663540.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farlo?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Farlo

    What is Dr. Joseph Farlo's specialty?

    Dr. Farlo is an Anesthesiologist near Torrance, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Joseph Farlo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Farlo 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

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    Is Dr. Joseph Farlo accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Farlo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Farlo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Farlo's office at (310) 325-9110 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Farlo?

    Please contact Dr. Farlo's office at (310) 325-9110 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Farlo's office located?

    Dr. Farlo's office is located in Torrance, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Farlo have?

    Dr. Joseph Farlo is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.