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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bhatia, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Shailender Bhatia, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bhatia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bhatia’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bhatia’s office at (323) 260-4145.
What languages does Dr. Bhatia speak?
Dr. Bhatia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Bhatia typically treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Bhatia 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. Bhatia. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Bhatia typically perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Bhatia 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. Bhatia. 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:
- Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Tunneled central line placement
- Central venous access device insertion
- Hickman catheter insertion
- Broviac catheter insertion
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- PEG Tube Placement
- G-Tube Insertion
- Feeding Tube Placement (Stomach)
CPT Codes:
- 49440: Insertion of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Lung Fluid Drainage with Catheter
- Percutaneous Pleural Drainage
- Chest Tube Insertion
- Imaging-Guided Pleural Drain
CPT Codes:
- 32557: Pleural drainage, percutaneous, with insertion of indwelling catheter; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
Does Dr. Bhatia accept my insurance?
Dr. Bhatia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 260-4145 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bhatia accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Bhatia 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bhatia's office located?
Dr. Shailender Bhatia's Primary Practice
5215 Torrance Blvd Ste 110
Torrance, CA 90503
(323) 260-4145
What is Dr. Bhatia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bhatia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174773113.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhatia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bhatia
What is Dr. Shailender Bhatia's specialty?
Dr. Bhatia is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Torrance, CA.
What does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist do?
A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Is this Dr. Shailender Bhatia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bhatia is affiliated with Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena, Dignity Health - St. Mary 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
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Is Shailender Bhatia accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shailender Bhatia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shailender Bhatia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bhatia's office at (323) 260-4145 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shailender Bhatia?
Please contact Dr. Bhatia's office at (323) 260-4145 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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