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Dr. Hope Cassano, DO
Torrance, CA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Cassano, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Hope Cassano, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA. Dr. Cassano is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cassano’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cassano’s office at (424) 306-5667.
What languages does Dr. Cassano speak?
Dr. Cassano and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cassano typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cassano 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. Cassano. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
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
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cassano typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Hope Cassano may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Cassano's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cassano accept my insurance?
Dr. Cassano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (424) 306-5667 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cassano accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Cassano 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
MHH Healthcare
Molina Healthcare
State of California
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Where is Dr. Cassano's office located?
What is Dr. Cassano's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cassano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215349337.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cassano?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cassano
What is Dr. Hope Cassano's specialty?
Dr. Cassano is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near Torrance, CA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist do?
A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Hope Cassano affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Cassano is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Harbor - Ucla Medical 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 - Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Hope Cassano accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Hope Cassano is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hope Cassano offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cassano's office at (424) 306-5667 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hope Cassano?
Please contact Dr. Cassano's office at (424) 306-5667 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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