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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sanchez Cristal, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Natasha Sanchez Cristal is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA. Dr. Sanchez Cristal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanchez Cristal’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanchez Cristal’s office at (310) 303-5600.
What languages does Dr. Sanchez Cristal speak?
Dr. Sanchez Cristal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sanchez Cristal typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sanchez Cristal 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. Sanchez Cristal. 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:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sanchez Cristal typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Natasha Sanchez Cristal 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. Sanchez Cristal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sanchez Cristal accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanchez Cristal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 303-5600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sanchez Cristal accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Sanchez Cristal 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
Cambia Health Solutions
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sanchez Cristal's office located?
Dr. Natasha Sanchez Cristal's Primary Practice
4101 Torrance Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 303-5600
What is Dr. Sanchez Cristal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sanchez Cristal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184113011.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanchez Cristal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sanchez Cristal
What is Dr. Natasha Sanchez Cristal's specialty?
Dr. Sanchez Cristal 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. Natasha Sanchez Cristal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sanchez Cristal is affiliated with Swedish Issaquah Campus, Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance 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 Natasha Sanchez Cristal accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Natasha Sanchez Cristal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Natasha Sanchez Cristal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sanchez Cristal's office at (310) 303-5600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Natasha Sanchez Cristal?
Please contact Dr. Sanchez Cristal's office at (310) 303-5600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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