25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Marer, Infectious Disease Specialist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Stephen Marer, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Marer completed his residency at Chas R Drew Univ Med & Sci, Infectious Diseases; St Mary Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the MemorialCare Physician Society. Dr. Marer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Marer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Marer’s office at (310) 326-5648.
Where did Dr. Marer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: M.L.King/ Drew Medical Center, UCLA VA West LA Medical Center
Residency: Chas R Drew Univ Med & Sci, Infectious Diseases; St Mary Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | St. Mary's Hospital
Medical School: University Of Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca
Is Dr. Marer board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Marer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Marer speak?
Dr. Marer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Marer typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Marer 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. Marer. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Marer typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Marer may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Marer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Marer accept my insurance?
Dr. Marer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 326-5648 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Marer accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Marer 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Humana
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
MHH Healthcare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Marer's office located?
Dr. Stephen Marer's Primary Practice
4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 260
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 326-5648
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
MemorialCare Physician Society
Member
What is Dr. Marer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Marer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043281322.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Marer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Marer
What is Dr. Stephen Marer's specialty?
Dr. Marer is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Torrance, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Stephen Marer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Marer is affiliated with Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Torrance Memorial 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Stephen Marer accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Marer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Marer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Marer's office at (310) 326-5648 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Marer?
Please contact Dr. Marer's office at (310) 326-5648 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Marer have?
Dr. Stephen Marer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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