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Dr. Rebecca Philipson, MD

Torrance, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Philipson, Radiation Oncologist in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Rebecca Philipson, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Philipson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Philipson’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Philipson’s office at (310) 517-4750.

    What languages does Dr. Philipson speak?

    Dr. Philipson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Philipson treat?

    As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Philipson 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. Philipson. 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:

    • Cancer Radiation Therapy
    • Radiation Therapy
    • Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
    • Radiation treatment for cancer
    • Oncology radiation
    • Radiotherapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy

    Also known as:

    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
    • Diffuse left female breast cancer
    • Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
    • Precancerous cells left breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
    • DCIS left breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
    • Precancerous cells right breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
    • DCIS right breast
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
    • C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
    • D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Bone Cancer
    • Secondary Brain Cancer
    • Bone Cancer
    • Brain Tumor
    • Metastatic bone cancer
    • Cancer spread to bone
    • Bone metastases
    • Metastatic brain cancer
    • Brain metastases
    • Cancer spread to brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
    • C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Left Lung Cancer
    • Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial Cancer
    • Right lower lobe lung cancer
    • Pulmonary cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
    • C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Endometrial Cancer
    • Uterine Cancer
    • Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Malignant Endometrial Tumor
    • Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Endometrium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium

    Also known as:

    • Throat Cancer
    • Glottic Cancer
    • Laryngeal Cancer
    • Voice Box Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C320: Malignant neoplasm of glottis

    Which procedures does Dr. Philipson perform as a Radiation Oncologist?

    As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rebecca Philipson may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Philipson's office.

    Does Dr. Philipson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Philipson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 517-4750 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Philipson accept in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Philipson 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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Philipson's office located?

    Dr. Rebecca Philipson's Primary Practice

    3330 Lomita Blvd

    Torrance, CA 90505

    (310) 517-4750

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    What is Dr. Philipson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Philipson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184079766.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Philipson?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Philipson

    What is Dr. Rebecca Philipson's specialty?

    Dr. Philipson is a Radiation Oncologist near Torrance, CA. A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors. Contact Dr. Philipson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rebecca Philipson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Philipson is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Radiation Oncologist?

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    Is Rebecca Philipson accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Rebecca Philipson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rebecca Philipson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Philipson's office at (310) 517-4750 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rebecca Philipson?

    Please contact Dr. Philipson's office at (310) 517-4750 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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