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Dr. Vanessa Hernandez, MD

Torrance, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hernandez, Psychiatrist in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Vanessa Hernandez, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Hernandez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hernandez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hernandez’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Hernandez speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Hernandez treat?

    As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Hernandez 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. Hernandez. 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:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Schizophrenia
    • Paranoid Schizophrenia
    • Undifferentiated Schizophrenia
    • Psychotic disorder
    • Thought disorder
    • Mental illness with psychosis
    • Schizophrenia with Paranoia
    • Paranoid Psychosis
    • Delusional Schizophrenia
    • Mixed schizophrenia
    • Atypical schizophrenia
    • Schizophrenia with mixed features

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
    • F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
    • F203: Undifferentiated schizophrenia

    Also known as:

    • Depression (Single Episode)
    • Recurrent Depression
    • Depression
    • Major depression
    • Depressive episode
    • Clinical depression
    • Chronic depression
    • Repeated depressive episodes
    • Major depressive disorder
    • Mood disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
    • F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
    • F32A: Depression, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mood Disorder
    • Affective Disorder
    • Emotional Disorder
    • Mental Health Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F39: Unspecified mood [affective] disorder

    Also known as:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
    • Schizoaffective Disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Bipolar schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with bipolar features
    • Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
    • Affective psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
    • F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Psychosis
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Psychotic break
    • Mental break
    • Psychotic episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition

    Also known as:

    • Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorder
    • Child Behavior Disorder
    • Youth Mental Health Issues
    • Adolescent Emotional Problems
    • Childhood Psychiatric Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F988: Other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Manic depression
    • Bipolar illness
    • Mood disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Adjustment Disorder
    • Mental Disorder
    • Situational Depression
    • Stress Response Syndrome
    • Reaction to Stress

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F4320: Adjustment disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Dementia with Behavioral Changes
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder
    • Dementia with behavioral problems
    • Cognitive decline with behavior issues
    • Memory loss with personality changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
    • F03918: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Does Dr. Hernandez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hernandez accept in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Hernandez 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Scan Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hernandez's office located?

    Dr. Vanessa Hernandez's Primary Practice

    3400 Lomita Blvd Ste 104

    Torrance, CA 90505

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    Dr. Vanessa Hernandez's Practice 2

    514 N Prospect Ave Ste 300

    Redondo Beach, CA 90277

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    Dr. Vanessa Hernandez's Practice 3

    3201 N Sepulveda Blvd Ste H

    Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

    (310) 285-8530

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

    Dr. Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891836425.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hernandez?

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

    What is Dr. Vanessa Hernandez's specialty?

    Dr. Hernandez is a Psychiatrist near Torrance, CA.

    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

    Contact Dr. Hernandez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Vanessa Hernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hernandez is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Vanessa Hernandez accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Vanessa Hernandez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vanessa Hernandez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Vanessa Hernandez?

    Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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