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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bookatz, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Allen Bookatz, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bookatz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bookatz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bookatz’s office at (310) 222-3501.
What languages does Dr. Bookatz speak?
Dr. Bookatz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bookatz typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bookatz 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. Bookatz. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bookatz typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Allen Bookatz may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Bookatz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bookatz accept my insurance?
Dr. Bookatz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 222-3501 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bookatz accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Bookatz 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
Heritage Health
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bookatz's office located?
What is Dr. Bookatz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bookatz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376775536.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bookatz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bookatz
What is Dr. Allen Bookatz's specialty?
Dr. Bookatz is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Torrance, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Allen Bookatz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bookatz is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Community Hospital Of Huntington Park, Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Ahmc Anaheim Regional 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Allen Bookatz accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Allen Bookatz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Allen Bookatz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bookatz's office at (310) 222-3501 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Allen Bookatz?
Please contact Dr. Bookatz's office at (310) 222-3501 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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