Accepting patients
Telehealth
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Butlig, Internist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Richard Butlig, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Butlig graduated from Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, Internal Medicine. Dr. Butlig is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Butlig’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Butlig’s office at (310) 373-7855.
Where did Dr. Butlig go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, Internal Medicine | University of Southern California - LAC+USC Medical Center
Medical School: Manila Central University, Coll of Med, Caloocan City | Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Butlig speak?
Dr. Butlig and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Butlig treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Butlig 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. Butlig. 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
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:
- Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorder
- Sugar Processing Problem
- Inborn Error of Carbohydrate Metabolism
- Carbohydrate Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- E749: Disorder of carbohydrate metabolism, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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
What procedures does Dr. Butlig perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Butlig 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. Butlig. 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.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Butlig accept my insurance?
Dr. Butlig accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 373-7855 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Butlig accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Butlig 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
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Provider Networks
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Butlig's office located?
Dr. Richard Butlig also offers virtual visits
Dr. Richard Butlig's Primary Practice
1727 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 373-7855
What is Dr. Butlig's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Butlig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912968447.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Butlig?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Butlig
What is Dr. Richard Butlig's specialty?
Dr. Butlig is a Internist near Torrance, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Butlig to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Richard Butlig affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Butlig is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Memorial Hospital of Gardena, Ascension St. John 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
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Is Richard Butlig accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Butlig is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Butlig offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Butlig's office at (310) 373-7855 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Butlig?
Please contact Dr. Butlig's office at (310) 373-7855 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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