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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lynch, Internist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Christopher Lynch, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA. Dr. Lynch is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lynch’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lynch’s office at (424) 306-5597.
What languages does Dr. Lynch speak?
Dr. Lynch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Lynch typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Lynch 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. Lynch. 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:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lynch typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lynch 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. Lynch's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lynch accept my insurance?
Dr. Lynch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (424) 306-5597 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lynch accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Lynch 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
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Provider Networks
State of California
Unknown
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
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Where is Dr. Lynch's office located?
Dr. Christopher Lynch's Primary Practice
1000 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90502
(424) 306-5597
What is Dr. Lynch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lynch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134506371.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lynch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lynch
What is Dr. Christopher Lynch's specialty?
Dr. Lynch 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. Christopher Lynch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lynch is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Adventist Health White Memorial, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Christopher Lynch accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Lynch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Lynch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lynch's office at (424) 306-5597 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Lynch?
Please contact Dr. Lynch's office at (424) 306-5597 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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