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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lawson, Internist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Catherine Lawson, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 32 years. Dr. Lawson graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed her residency at U Calif Med Ctr. Dr. Lawson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lawson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lawson’s office at (760) 941-4498.
Where did Dr. Lawson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Calif Med Ctr | University of California (Davis) Program
Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
What languages does Dr. Lawson speak?
Dr. Lawson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Lawson typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Lawson 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. Lawson. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lawson typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Lawson may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Lawson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lawson accept my insurance?
Dr. Lawson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 941-4498 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lawson accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Lawson 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
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthRight Group
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lawson's office located?
Dr. Catherine Lawson's Primary Practice
3701 Skypark Dr Ste 100
Torrance, CA 90505
(760) 941-4498
What is Dr. Lawson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lawson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649279043.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lawson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lawson
What is Dr. Catherine Lawson's specialty?
Dr. Lawson 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. Catherine Lawson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lawson is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Catherine Lawson accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Lawson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Catherine Lawson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lawson's office at (760) 941-4498 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Catherine Lawson?
Please contact Dr. Lawson's office at (760) 941-4498 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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