Physician Profile
Catherine L. Oberg, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Oberg
Based in Torrance, CA, Catherine L. Oberg, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under pulmonary disease. Catherine is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Catherine provided 317 services to 271 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, new patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (310) 378-8900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3701 SKYPARK DR STE 200
Torrance, CA 90505
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Pulmonary Disease generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Airway disorders
- Acute bronchitis
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic Throat Clearing and Chronic Cough
Blood vessel disorders
Critical care
- Respiratory failure
Diagnostic findings
- Swollen Chest Lymph Nodes
Environmental lung diseases
- Chronic Beryllium Disease
Genetic conditions
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
- Cystic fibrosis in adults
Infections
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Fungal lung infection
- Legionnaires' Disease
- Lung abscess
- NTM lung infection
- Severe Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
- Valley fever
- Walking Pneumonia in Children
- Whooping Cough
Inflammatory conditions
Lung growths
- Mesothelioma
- Suspicious Lung Spot
Occupational & environmental
- Asbestos lung damage
- Black lung disease
- Silicosis
- Vaping lung illness
Pleural disorders
- Collapsed lung
- Fluid around the lungs
- Pain when breathing
Post-infection conditions
Sleep disorders
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Shallow Breathing In Sleep
- Snoring
- Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
- Waking Up Gasping Or Choking
Structural lung conditions
Symptoms
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Chest congestion
- Coughing up blood
- Low oxygen levels
- Rapid Breathing
- Severe asthma attack
- Wheezing
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Bronchoscopy
- Oxygen therapy management
- Pulmonary function test
- Spirometry
Airway care
Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
Biopsies
- Lung Cryobiopsy
Biopsies & diagnostics
- EBUS lung biopsy
- Needle biopsy of lung
- Robotic lung biopsy
Breathing tests
- 6-minute walk test
- Asthma challenge test
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)
- Exhaled nitric oxide test
Cancer diagnostic procedures
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Staging
Consultations
- Pre-op lung clearance
Counseling & prevention
- Inhaler technique instruction
- Smoking cessation counseling
Critical care
- Ventilator Weaning Evaluation
Diagnostic procedures
- Lung Wash Procedure
Drainage care
- Pleural Catheter Removal
Imaging
- Chest CT Scan
- Chest X-Ray
- Lung Perfusion Scan
Interventional procedures
- Bronchial thermoplasty
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
Lab tests
- Arterial blood gas test
- Sputum test
Lung tests
- Pre- And Post-Bronchodilator Test
Medications
- Severe Asthma Biologics
Monitoring
- Asthma Action Plan Consultation
- Continuous Pulse Oximetry
Pleural procedures
- Chest tube insertion
- Draining lung fluid
- Medical thoracoscopy
- Permanent chest drain insertion
- Pleural sealing procedure
Procedures
- Foreign Object Removal From Airway
- Windpipe stent placement
Rehabilitation
Screening
- Low-dose CT lung cancer screening
Sleep equipment
Sleep medicine
- At-home sleep test
- BiPAP therapy
- CPAP titration
- Overnight oxygen study
- Sleep study
Sleep treatments
- Sleep Apnea Dental Device Evaluation
Specialist evaluations
- Lung Transplant Evaluation
- Lung Volume Reduction Evaluation
Specialized testing
- High-Altitude Oxygen Test
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
317 services · 271 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam of lung airways with diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on growths using an endoscope and ultrasound | Procedure | 31654 |
23 |
| Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 31645 |
23 |
| Removal of growth of lung airways using an endoscope | Procedure | 31640 |
21 |
| Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe | Procedure | 31628 |
21 |
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
20 |
| Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 1-2 lymph nodes | Procedure | 31652 |
18 |
| Needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope | Procedure | 31629 |
18 |
| Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope | Procedure | 31627 |
18 |
| Ultrasound scan of chest | Imaging | 76604 |
19 |
| Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77012 |
11 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other lung specialists at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other lung specialists in Torrance 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam of lung airways with diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on growths using an endoscope and ultrasound 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Catherine L. Oberg's specialty?
Catherine L. Oberg is a lung specialist in Torrance, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Pulmonary Disease”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Catherine L. Oberg?
Catherine L. Oberg is listed at 3701 Skypark Dr Ste 200, Torrance, CA 90505. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Catherine L. Oberg?
The number on file is (310) 378-8900. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Catherine L. Oberg?
Catherine L. Oberg's National Provider Identifier is 1558633503. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Catherine L. Oberg's education?
Catherine L. Oberg attended Other, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Catherine L. Oberg have?
Catherine L. Oberg has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Catherine L. Oberg known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Catherine L. Oberg performs procedures including exam of lung airways with diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on growths using an endoscope and ultrasound, aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope and removal of growth of lung airways using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of chest and review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Catherine L. Oberg's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Catherine L. Oberg. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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