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Dr. Fernando Sorto, DO

Riverside, CA

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    Who is Dr. Sorto, Pulmonologist in Riverside, CA?

    Dr. Fernando Sorto, DO is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Riverside, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sorto graduated from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and completed his residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program. Dr. Sorto is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sorto’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sorto’s office at (951) 781-3672.

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

    • Residency: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

    What languages does Dr. Sorto speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Sorto treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Sorto 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. Sorto. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • MSSA Blood Poisoning
    • Sepsis
    • Staphylococcal Infection
    • MSSA Sepsis
    • Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Severe Heart Attack (STEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack
    • STEMI Heart Attack
    • Anterior Wall Heart Attack
    • Coronary Artery Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
    • I2109: ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving other coronary artery of anterior wall

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 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:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
    • Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Does Dr. Sorto accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sorto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (951) 781-3672 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sorto accept in Riverside, CA?

    Dr. Sorto in Riverside, 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

    • Heritage Health

    • Inland Empire

    • Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sorto's office located?

    Dr. Fernando Sorto's Primary Practice

    4234 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 230

    Riverside, CA 92505

    (951) 781-3672

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    Dr. Fernando Sorto's Practice 2

    1499 E Highland Ave

    San Bernardino, CA 92404

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    Dr. Fernando Sorto's Practice 3

    400 N Pepper Ave

    Colton, CA 92324

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

    Dr. Sorto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063705788.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sorto?

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

    What is Dr. Fernando Sorto's specialty?

    Dr. Sorto is a Pulmonologist near Riverside, CA. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Sorto to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Fernando Sorto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Sorto is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Riverside Community Hospital, Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center, Rancho Specialty Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Fernando Sorto accepting new patients in Riverside, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Fernando Sorto is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Fernando Sorto offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sorto's office at (951) 781-3672 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Fernando Sorto?

    Please contact Dr. Sorto's office at (951) 781-3672 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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