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Who is Dr. Torralba, Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, CA?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Torralba?
Dr. Karina Marianne Torralba, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Rheumatologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Torralba empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Gout/Pseudogout, Lupus/SLE, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles, CA community, Dr. Torralba is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Torralba speak?
Dr. Torralba and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Torralba typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Torralba 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. Torralba. 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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
- M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Lupus with Organ Involvement
- Lupus kidney disease
- Kidney Disease
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- SLE Affecting Organs
- Lupus Complications
- Lupus nephritis
- Kidney inflammation from lupus
- Glomerulonephritis in SLE
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
- M3219: Other organ or system involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus
- M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Myositis
- Dermatomyositis
- Polymyositis
- Muscle Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3390: Dermatopolymyositis, unspecified, organ involvement unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Torralba typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Torralba 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. Torralba. 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:
- Vein Needle or Catheter Insertion
- Venipuncture
- IV Insertion
- Intravenous Access
- Catheter Placement Vein
CPT Codes:
- 36000: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, vein
Does Dr. Torralba accept my insurance?
Dr. Torralba accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-1946 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Torralba accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Torralba in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
CMS
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Inland Empire Health Plan
Medicare
Oxford Health Plans
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Where is Dr. Torralba's office located?
Dr. Karina Marianne Torralba's Primary Practice
1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 442-1946
What hospitals are Dr. Torralba affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Torralba has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Torralba's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Torralba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588671176.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Torralba?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Torralba