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Dr. Sasa Machala, MD

Dr. Sasa Machala, MD

Critical Care Internist

Long Beach, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Machala, Critical Care Internist in Long Beach, CA?

    Dr. Sasa Machala, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Machala is fluent in English, Afrikaans, and Czech, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Machala’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Machala’s office at (410) 669-1393.

    Is Dr. Machala board certified as a Critical Care Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Sasa Machala, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Machala speak?

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

    • Afrikaans
    • Czech
    • English

    What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Machala typically treat?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Machala 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. Machala. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Machala typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sasa Machala may include:

    Please contact Dr. Machala's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Machala accept my insurance?

    Dr. Machala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 669-1393 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Machala accept in Long Beach, CA?

    Dr. Machala in Long Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • Clever Care Health Plan

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp HealthCare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Machala's office located?

    Dr. Sasa Machala's Primary Practice

    1050 Linden Ave

    Long Beach, CA 90813

    (410) 669-1393

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    Dr. Sasa Machala's Practice 2

    3231 Waring Ct Ste D

    Oceanside, CA 92056

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    Dr. Sasa Machala's Practice 3

    2185 Citracado Pkwy

    Escondido, CA 92029

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    What hospitals are Dr. Machala affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Machala has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center,San Jose, CA
    Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Center,San Marcos, CA

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

    Dr. Machala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124200654.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Machala?

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

    What is Dr. Sasa Machala's specialty?

    Dr. Machala is a Critical Care Internist near Long Beach, CA.

    What does a Critical Care Internist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Sasa Machala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Machala is affiliated with Tri-City Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care 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 Dr. Sasa Machala accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sasa Machala is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sasa Machala offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Machala's office at (410) 669-1393 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sasa Machala?

    Please contact Dr. Machala's office at (410) 669-1393 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Machala's office located?

    Dr. Machala's offices are located in Long Beach, CA, Oceanside, CA, and Escondido, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sasa Machala have?

    Dr. Sasa Machala is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.