Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ding, Internist in Torrance, CA?
Where did Dr. Ding go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lac-Rancho Los Amigos Nat'L Re, Infectious Diseases | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine
Medical School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Boston University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Ding board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. James Ding, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ding speak?
Dr. Ding and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ding typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ding 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. Ding. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Bacteria in Urine
- Bacteriuria
- Urinary bacteria
- Infection in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R8271: Bacteriuria
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ding typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. James Ding 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. Ding's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ding accept my insurance?
Dr. Ding accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 784-5880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ding accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Ding in Torrance, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Axminster Medical Group
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ding's office located?
Dr. James Ding's Primary Practice
23430 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 200
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 784-5880
What hospitals are Dr. Ding affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ding has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ding's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ding's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285614636.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ding?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ding
What is Dr. James Ding's specialty?
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.