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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tan, Anesthesiologist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. William Tan is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tan’s office at (310) 423-3277.
What languages does Dr. Tan speak?
Dr. Tan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Tan typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Tan 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. Tan. 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:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
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:
- Anemia during Childbirth
- Anemia
- Childbirth Problems
- Low iron during labor
- Anemia complicating delivery
- Blood deficiency during birth
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- O9902: Anemia complicating childbirth
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
- Cesarean Delivery
- Prior Cesarean Section
- Uterine Scar from C-section
- C-section History in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Obesity during childbirth
- Childbirth Problems
- Obesity
- Obesity in labor
- Maternal obesity during delivery
- Weight issues during childbirth
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99214: Obesity complicating childbirth
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Tan typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Tan 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. Tan. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
- Lower Back Epidural Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance
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
Does Dr. Tan accept my insurance?
Dr. Tan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 423-3277 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tan accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Tan 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
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
University of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tan's office located?
What is Dr. Tan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609379387.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tan
What is Dr. William Tan's specialty?
Dr. Tan 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. William Tan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tan is affiliated with Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Providence Holy Cross 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
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Is William Tan accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. William Tan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Tan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tan's office at (310) 423-3277 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Tan?
Please contact Dr. Tan's office at (310) 423-3277 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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