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15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Swenson, Anesthesiologist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Scott Swenson, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Swenson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Swenson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Swenson’s office at (310) 325-9110.
Is Dr. Swenson board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Scott Swenson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Swenson speak?
Dr. Swenson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Swenson typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Swenson 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. Swenson. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H269: Unspecified cataract
Also known as:
- Astigmatism
- Refractive Errors
- Blurred Vision
- Distorted Vision
- Eye Curvature Problem
- Blurred vision
- Distorted vision
- Irregular cornea
ICD-10 Codes:
- H52202: Unspecified astigmatism, left eye
- H52201: Unspecified astigmatism, right eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Glaucoma
- High eye pressure
- Optic nerve damage
- Ocular hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- H409: Unspecified glaucoma
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Swenson typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Swenson 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. Swenson. 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:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Knee Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Genicular Nerve Block
- Knee Pain Steroid Injection
- Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Swenson accept my insurance?
Dr. Swenson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 325-9110 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Swenson accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Swenson 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Swenson's office located?
What is Dr. Swenson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Swenson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861546764.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Swenson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Swenson
What is Dr. Scott Swenson's specialty?
Dr. Swenson is a Anesthesiologist near Torrance, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Scott Swenson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Swenson is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance 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 Scott Swenson accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Scott Swenson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Swenson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Swenson's office at (310) 325-9110 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Swenson?
Please contact Dr. Swenson's office at (310) 325-9110 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Swenson have?
Dr. Scott Swenson is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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