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Dr. Peter Sawras, MD

Torrance, CA

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    Who is Dr. Sawras, Anesthesiologist in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Peter Sawras, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Sawras is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sawras’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. Sawras’s office at (310) 222-2700.

    Is Dr. Sawras board certified in Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Sawras, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Sawras speak?

    Dr. Sawras and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Sawras treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sawras 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. Sawras. 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 pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
    • Knee Ligament Sprain
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • ACL Sprain
    • ACL Injury
    • Knee Ligament Tear
    • Sprained Knee Ligament
    • Ligament Injury in Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
    • S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Depression
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H269: Unspecified cataract

    Also known as:

    • Appendicitis
    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendix Pain
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K37: Unspecified appendicitis
    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Elevated PSA Level
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Disease
    • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
    • Prostate Problems
    • High Prostate Specific Antigen
    • Abnormal PSA Test
    • Increased PSA

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes-related cataract
    • Cloudy lens from diabetes
    • Diabetic eye cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract

    Does Dr. Sawras accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sawras accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 222-2700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sawras accept in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Sawras 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

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Medicaid

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sawras' office located?

    Dr. Peter Sawras' Primary Practice

    1000 W Carson St

    Torrance, CA 90502

    (310) 222-2700

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    Dr. Peter Sawras' Practice 2

    455 S Main St

    Orange, CA 92868

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    Dr. Peter Sawras' Practice 3

    16250 Sand Canyon Ave

    Irvine, CA 92618

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    What is Dr. Sawras's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Sawras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295929784.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sawras?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sawras

    What is Dr. Peter Sawras's specialty?

    Dr. Sawras is a Anesthesiologist near Torrance, CA. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Sawras to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Sawras affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Sawras is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Choc Hospital Main Campus - Orange, Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange, Hoag Orthopedic Institute. 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

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    Is Peter Sawras accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Sawras is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Sawras offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sawras's office at (310) 222-2700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Sawras?

    Please contact Dr. Sawras's office at (310) 222-2700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Sawras have?

    Dr. Peter Sawras is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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