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Dr. Samuel Nam, MD
Torrance, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nam, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Samuel Nam, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Nam is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nam’s office at (858) 880-6722.
Is Dr. Nam board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Nam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nam speak?
Dr. Nam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Nam typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Nam 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. Nam. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Nam typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Nam may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Nam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nam accept my insurance?
Dr. Nam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 880-6722 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nam accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Nam 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthRight Group
Humana
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Nam's office located?
What is Dr. Nam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396936951.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nam
What is Dr. Samuel Nam's specialty?
Dr. Nam is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Torrance, CA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Samuel Nam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nam is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena, 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
When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. 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 Samuel Nam accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Nam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Nam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nam's office at (858) 880-6722 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Nam?
Please contact Dr. Nam's office at (858) 880-6722 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Samuel Nam have?
Dr. Samuel Nam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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