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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chow, Internist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Brian Chow, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Chow is fluent in English, Chinese, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chow’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chow’s office at (617) 636-5000.
Where did Dr. Chow go to medical school and complete their residency?
What languages does Dr. Chow speak?
Dr. Chow and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Chow treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Chow 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. Chow. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Long-Term Antibiotic Use
- Antibiotics
- Chronic antibiotic therapy
- Ongoing antibiotic treatment
- Extended antibiotic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z792: Long term (current) use of antibiotics
Also known as:
- Hazardous Body Fluid Exposure
- Infection Control
- Bloodborne pathogen exposure
- Infectious fluid contact
- Biohazard exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7721: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to potentially hazardous body fluids
Also known as:
- Other Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Atypical Mycobacterial Infection
- NTM Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A318: Other mycobacterial infections
Which procedures does Dr. Chow perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Brian Chow may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chow's office.
Does Dr. Chow accept my insurance?
Dr. Chow accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 636-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chow accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Chow 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
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Where is Dr. Chow's office located?
What is Dr. Chow's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972716223.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chow?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chow
What is Dr. Brian Chow's specialty?
Dr. Chow is a Internist near Torrance, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Chow to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Brian Chow affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chow is affiliated with Tufts 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 Internist?
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Is Brian Chow accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Brian Chow is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Chow offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chow's office at (617) 636-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Chow?
Please contact Dr. Chow's office at (617) 636-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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