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Dr. Bruce Torkan, MD
Los Angeles, CA
46 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Torkan, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Bruce Torkan, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He has been practicing for over 46 years and is board certified. Dr. Torkan graduated from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and completed his residency at University of Southern California - LAC+USC Medical Center. Dr. Torkan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Torkan’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Torkan’s office at (213) 384-0604.
Where did Dr. Torkan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Southern California - LAC+USC Medical Center
Medical School: Isfahan Univ of Med Sci & Hlth Serv, Fac of Med, Isfahan, Iran | Isfahan University Of Medical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine | Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
What languages does Dr. Torkan speak?
Dr. Torkan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Torkan treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Torkan 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. Torkan. 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:
- 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Administrative Medical Exam
- Official health check
- Regulatory medical assessment
- General administrative exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z029: Encounter for administrative examinations, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Head Cold
- Nasal Congestion
- Upper Respiratory Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Middle Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Forms of Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Unspecified Arthritis
- Arthritis Not Elsewhere Classified
- Joint Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1380: Other specified arthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) 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
Also known as:
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
- Skin Rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L309: Dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Counseling
- Therapy Services
- Support Sessions
- Mental Health Support
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z719: Counseling, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Torkan perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by a Dr. Bruce Torkan may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Torkan's office.
Does Dr. Torkan accept my insurance?
Dr. Torkan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 384-0604 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Torkan accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Torkan in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
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Where is Dr. Torkan's office located?
Dr. Bruce Torkan's Primary Practice
820A S Alvarado St
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 384-0604
What is Dr. Torkan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Torkan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699770321.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Torkan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Torkan
What is Dr. Bruce Torkan's specialty?
Dr. Torkan is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Los Angeles, CA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Torkan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bruce Torkan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Torkan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Bruce Torkan accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Bruce Torkan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bruce Torkan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Torkan's office at (213) 384-0604 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bruce Torkan?
Please contact Dr. Torkan's office at (213) 384-0604 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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