Dr. Edwardo Torres, MD
Torrance, CA
16 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Torres, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Edwardo Torres, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Torres is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Torres’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Torres’s office at (310) 222-2409.
Is Dr. Torres board certified as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
Yes, Dr. Edwardo Torres, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
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 a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Torres typically treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Torres typically perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Torres 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31653: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), 3 or more mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
Does Dr. Torres accept my insurance?
Dr. Torres accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 222-2409 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Torres accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Torres in Torrance, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Torres' office located?
Dr. Edwardo Torres' Primary Practice
1000 W Carson St # 400
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 222-2409
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 1417171760.
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. Edwardo Torres's specialty?
Dr. Torres is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Torrance, CA.
What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?
A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.
Is this Dr. Edwardo Torres affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Torres is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles 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
When to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Edwardo Torres accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Edwardo Torres is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edwardo Torres offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Torres's office at (310) 222-2409 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edwardo Torres?
Please contact Dr. Torres's office at (310) 222-2409 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Edwardo Torres have?
Dr. Edwardo Torres is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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