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Dr. Bruce Torkan, MD
Los Angeles, CA
46 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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 Medicare 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 a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Torkan typically 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. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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
What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Torkan typically perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Torkan may include:
Please contact Dr. Torkan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
AllCare Health
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
Preferred IPA
Unknown
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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.
What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?
A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.
Is this Dr. Bruce Torkan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Torkan is affiliated with Adventist Health White Memorial, Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles General Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles 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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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