21 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Torres Cordero, Trauma Surgeon in Washington, DC?
Dr. Ulises Torres Cordero, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 21 years. Dr. Torres Cordero graduated from University Sakartvelo Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Torres Cordero is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Torres Cordero’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Torres Cordero’s office at (413) 794-8020.
Where did Dr. Torres Cordero go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Of Honduras Medical School | University Sakartvelo Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Torres Cordero speak?
Dr. Torres Cordero and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Torres Cordero typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Torres Cordero 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. Torres Cordero. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Torres Cordero typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Ulises Torres Cordero may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Torres Cordero's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Torres Cordero accept my insurance?
Dr. Torres Cordero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 794-8020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Torres Cordero accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Torres Cordero in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
District of Columbia
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Torres Cordero's office located?
Dr. Ulises Torres Cordero's Primary Practice
900 23rd St NW
Washington, DC 20037
(413) 794-8020
Dr. Ulises Torres Cordero's Practice 2
1101 Sam Perry Blvd Ste 219
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
What is Dr. Torres Cordero's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Torres Cordero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114126448.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Torres Cordero?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Torres Cordero
What is Dr. Ulises Torres Cordero's specialty?
Dr. Torres Cordero is a Trauma Surgeon near Washington, DC.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Ulises Torres Cordero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Torres Cordero is affiliated with George Washington University Hospital, Mary Washington 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
When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ulises Torres Cordero accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Ulises Torres Cordero is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ulises Torres Cordero offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Torres Cordero's office at (413) 794-8020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ulises Torres Cordero?
Please contact Dr. Torres Cordero's office at (413) 794-8020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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