21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pitts, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Martin Pitts, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Pitts completed his residency at John Stroger Hospital of Cook County. Dr. Pitts is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pitts’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pitts’s office at (917) 538-0776.
Where did Dr. Pitts go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: John Stroger Hospital of Cook County
Is Dr. Pitts board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Martin Pitts, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pitts speak?
Dr. Pitts and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pitts typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pitts 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. Pitts. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pitts typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Martin Pitts 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. Pitts' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pitts accept my insurance?
Dr. Pitts accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 538-0776 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pitts accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Pitts in Torrance, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Independence Health Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pitts' office located?
Dr. Martin Pitts' Primary Practice
3440 Lomita Blvd Ste 442
Torrance, CA 90505
(917) 538-0776
What is Dr. Pitts's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pitts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508912247.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pitts?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pitts
What is Dr. Martin Pitts's specialty?
Dr. Pitts 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. Martin Pitts affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pitts is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Medstar St. Mary's Hospital, Calverthealth Medical Center, Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, Medstar Montgomery 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 Martin Pitts accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Martin Pitts is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Martin Pitts offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pitts's office at (917) 538-0776 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Martin Pitts?
Please contact Dr. Pitts's office at (917) 538-0776 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Martin Pitts have?
Dr. Martin Pitts is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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