LT
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Torres, Hospitalist in New York, NY?
Dr. Lisa Torres, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Torres is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Torres’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Torres’s office at (646) 962-2738.
What languages does Dr. Torres speak?
Dr. Torres and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Torres treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Torres 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. Torres. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Torres perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Lisa Torres may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Torres' office.
Does Dr. Torres accept my insurance?
Dr. Torres accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (646) 962-2738 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Torres accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Torres in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
Centene
Cigna
Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Medicare
MetroPlus
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Torres' office located?
What is Dr. Torres's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Torres's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871849554.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Torres?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Torres
What is Dr. Lisa Torres's specialty?
Dr. Torres is a Hospitalist near New York, NY. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Torres to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lisa Torres affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Torres is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
Explore Hospitalist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Lisa Torres accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Lisa Torres is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lisa Torres offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Torres's office at (646) 962-2738 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lisa Torres?
Please contact Dr. Torres's office at (646) 962-2738 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Hospitalist Near New York, NY
RF
Hospitalist
Accepting patientsDr. Rateb Fouad, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations.
New York, NY
JC
Hospitalist
Accepting patientsDr. Jay Canarick, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations.
New York, NY
AG
Hospitalist
Accepting patientsDr. Alan Ge, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location.
New York, NY