Dr. Ujjwala Dheeriya, MD
Torrance, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dheeriya, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Ujjwala Dheeriya, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dheeriya completed her residency at Baystate Medical Center. Dr. Dheeriya is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dheeriya’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dheeriya’s office at (310) 784-6300.
Where did Dr. Dheeriya go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baystate Medical Center
Medical School: University of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va
Is Dr. Dheeriya board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ujjwala Dheeriya, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dheeriya speak?
Dr. Dheeriya and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Dheeriya treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Dheeriya 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. Dheeriya. 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:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
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:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Dementia with Behavioral Changes
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Dementia with behavioral problems
- Cognitive decline with behavior issues
- Memory loss with personality changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- F03918: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Adjustment Disorder
- Mental Disorder
- Situational Depression
- Stress Response Syndrome
- Reaction to Stress
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4320: Adjustment disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C649: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Insomnia
- Sleeplessness
- Trouble sleeping
- Chronic insomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4700: Insomnia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Dheeriya perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ujjwala Dheeriya may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dheeriya's office.
Does Dr. Dheeriya accept my insurance?
Dr. Dheeriya accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 784-6300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dheeriya accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Dheeriya 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
Scan Health Plan
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dheeriya's office located?
Dr. Ujjwala Dheeriya's Primary Practice
3640 Lomita Blvd Ste 106
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 784-6300
What is Dr. Dheeriya's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dheeriya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770508582.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dheeriya?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dheeriya
What is Dr. Ujjwala Dheeriya's specialty?
Dr. Dheeriya is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Torrance, CA. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Dheeriya to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ujjwala Dheeriya affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dheeriya 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
Where can I learn more about Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is Ujjwala Dheeriya accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ujjwala Dheeriya is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ujjwala Dheeriya offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dheeriya's office at (310) 784-6300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ujjwala Dheeriya?
Please contact Dr. Dheeriya's office at (310) 784-6300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ujjwala Dheeriya have?
Dr. Ujjwala Dheeriya is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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