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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Upton, Internist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Tracy Upton is an Internist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Upton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Upton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Upton’s office at (559) 624-2000.
What languages does Dr. Upton speak?
Dr. Upton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Upton typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Upton 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. Upton. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Upton typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Tracy Upton may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Upton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Upton accept my insurance?
Dr. Upton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 624-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Upton accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Upton 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
Humana
Medicare
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Upton's office located?
What is Dr. Upton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Upton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700271152.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Upton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Upton
What is Dr. Tracy Upton's specialty?
Dr. Upton is a Internist near Torrance, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Tracy Upton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Upton is affiliated with Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Dignity Health - California Hospital 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 Tracy Upton accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Tracy Upton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tracy Upton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Upton's office at (559) 624-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tracy Upton?
Please contact Dr. Upton's office at (559) 624-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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