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Who is Dr. Buga, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Duarte, CA?
Dr. Sorin Buga, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Duarte, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Buga is fluent in English and Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buga’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buga’s office at (626) 256-4673.
Is Dr. Buga board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. Sorin Buga, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Buga speak?
Dr. Buga and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Buga typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Buga 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. Buga. 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:
- Cancer pain
- Pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
- R52: Pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
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
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Buga typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sorin Buga may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Buga's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Buga accept my insurance?
Dr. Buga accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 256-4673 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buga accept in Duarte, CA?
Dr. Buga in Duarte, 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
H & R Block
Medicare
Not Specified
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Buga's office located?
What is Dr. Buga's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225250236.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buga?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buga
What is Dr. Sorin Buga's specialty?
Dr. Buga is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Duarte, CA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Sorin Buga affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Buga is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Moffitt Cancer Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sorin Buga accepting new patients in Duarte, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sorin Buga is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sorin Buga offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buga's office at (626) 256-4673 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sorin Buga?
Please contact Dr. Buga's office at (626) 256-4673 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sorin Buga have?
Dr. Sorin Buga is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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