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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chi, Critical Care Internist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Simon Chi, DO is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chi’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. Chi’s office at (310) 540-7676.
What languages does Dr. Chi speak?
Dr. Chi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chi treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Chi 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. Chi. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
What procedures does Dr. Chi perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Chi 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. Chi. 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:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Chi accept my insurance?
Dr. Chi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 540-7676 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chi accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Chi 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
GlobalHealth
Medicaid
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
Weyco
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Where is Dr. Chi's office located?
Dr. Simon Chi's Practice 3
4234 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 230
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 781-3672
What is Dr. Chi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841674025.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chi
What is Dr. Simon Chi's specialty?
Dr. Chi is a Critical Care Internist near Torrance, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Chi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Simon Chi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chi is affiliated with Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, St. Bernardine Medical Center, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Simon Chi accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Simon Chi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Simon Chi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chi's office at (310) 540-7676 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Simon Chi?
Please contact Dr. Chi's office at (310) 540-7676 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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