32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brown, Internist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Paul Brown, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Brown graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, General Surgery; St Vincent Hosp Med Ctr, General Surgery; Children'S Hosp, General Surgery; Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, General Surgery. Dr. Brown is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brown’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brown’s office at (310) 517-9006.
Where did Dr. Brown go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, General Surgery; St Vincent Hosp Med Ctr, General Surgery; Children'S Hosp, General Surgery; Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, General Surgery | Capital Health Regional Medical Center Program
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Rutgers
Is Dr. Brown board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Brown, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Brown speak?
Dr. Brown and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Brown typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Brown 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. Brown. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, 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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Brown typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Brown 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. Brown. 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:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Brown accept my insurance?
Dr. Brown accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 517-9006 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brown accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Brown 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthRight Group
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Brown's office located?
What is Dr. Brown's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003862376.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brown?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brown
What is Dr. Paul Brown's specialty?
Dr. Brown is a Internist near Torrance, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Paul Brown affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brown is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance 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
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Is Paul Brown accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Brown is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Brown offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (310) 517-9006 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Brown?
Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (310) 517-9006 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Brown have?
Dr. Paul Brown is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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