35 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Torten, Infectious Disease Specialist in Frisco, TX?
Where did Dr. Torten go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beekman Downtown Hospital
Medical School: Ben Gurion University of The Negev / Faculty of Health Science | Ben Gurion University of The Negev / Faculty of Health Science
What languages does Dr. Torten speak?
Dr. Torten and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Hebrew
- Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Torten typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Torten 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. Torten. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Intestine Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Bowel Diverticula
- Bowel Diverticular Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5792: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Torten typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Torten 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. Torten. 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:
- Inserting a PICC Line (Without Port)
- Peripherally inserted central catheter placement
- Arm central line
CPT Codes:
- 36569: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, without imaging guidance; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Torten accept my insurance?
Dr. Torten accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 396-8877 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Torten accept in Frisco, TX?
Dr. Torten in Frisco, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AmeriBen
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Torten's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Torten affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Torten has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Torten's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Torten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285841585.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Torten?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Torten
What is Dr. Dina Torten's specialty?
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.