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Who is Dr. Torosian, Nephrologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Karo Torosian, DO is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Torosian is fluent in English, Armenian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Torosian’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Torosian’s office at (619) 260-7220.
What languages does Dr. Torosian speak?
Dr. Torosian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Armenian
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Torosian treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Torosian 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. Torosian. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Renal Failure
- Other Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
- N178: Other acute kidney failure
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
Also known as:
- Persistent Protein in Urine
- Other Types of Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Persistent proteinuria
- Ongoing protein in urine
- Various proteinuria
- Different forms of protein in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R801: Persistent proteinuria, unspecified
- R808: Other proteinuria
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Awaiting Organ Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Organ transplant waitlist
- On transplant list
- Pre-transplant status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Glomerular Disease
- Nephritis
- Glomerulonephritis
- Inflamed Kidneys
ICD-10 Codes:
- N050: Unspecified nephritic syndrome with minor glomerular abnormality
Which procedures does Dr. Torosian perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Karo Torosian may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Torosian's office.
Does Dr. Torosian accept my insurance?
Dr. Torosian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 260-7220 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Torosian accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Torosian in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Torosian's office located?
What is Dr. Torosian's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Torosian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275822082.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Torosian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Torosian
What is Dr. Karo Torosian's specialty?
Dr. Torosian is a Nephrologist near La Jolla, CA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Torosian to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karo Torosian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Torosian is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital 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
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Is Karo Torosian accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Karo Torosian is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karo Torosian offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Torosian's office at (619) 260-7220 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karo Torosian?
Please contact Dr. Torosian's office at (619) 260-7220 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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