Physician Profile
Steven A. Sawelson, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sawelson
Based in Torrance, CA, Steven A. Sawelson, MD is listed in the NPI registry under nephrology. According to Medicare claims data, Steven cared for 526 Medicare patients across 964 services.
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) 542-7997
- Email not available
Practice Locations
20911 EARL ST SUITE 320
Torrance, CA 90503
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
- Chronic kidney disease
- High blood pressure
- Kidney failure
- Kidney stones
Acid-base disorders
- Acid in blood
Anatomical conditions
- Shrinking kidneys
- Single kidney health
Autoimmune conditions
- IgA kidney disease
- Lupus kidney disease
Blood disorders
- Anemia from kidney disease
Blood pressure
- Resistant hypertension
Cysts and growths
- Kidney Cyst
Diabetes complications
- Kidney disease from diabetes
Dialysis complications
- Dialysis Low Blood Pressure
Electrolyte disorders
- High calcium
- High Magnesium
- High phosphorus
- Low Magnesium
- Low sodium or electrolyte imbalance
Fluid retention
- Excess fluid buildup
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Genetic disorders
- Inherited kidney disease
- Polycystic kidney disease
Hormone disorders
- Overactive parathyroid from kidney disease
Infections
- Kidney infection
Inflammatory conditions
- FSGS
- Membranous kidney disease
- Minimal change disease
Kidney damage
- Kidney damage from medications
- Kidney Scarring
Kidney failure
- Acute kidney injury
Kidney filter diseases
- C3 Glomerulopathy
Lab abnormalities
- High BUN levels
- High creatinine levels
- Low filtration rate
Metabolic disorders
- Gout
Multi-organ conditions
- Heart And Kidney Failure
Structural kidney issues
- Hydronephrosis
- Vesicoureteral reflux
Symptoms
- Flank pain
Urine abnormalities
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney Disease
Urine symptoms
- Foamy Urine
- Waking Up to Pee
Vascular conditions
- Narrow kidney artery
Vascular kidney issues
- Kidney Blood Clot
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Dialysis
- Kidney transplant follow-up
Consultations
- Kidney Medication Safety Review
- Kidney specialist second opinion
Diagnostic tests
- Ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring
Diagnostics
- Genetic testing for kidney disease
- Kidney biopsy
Dialysis
- Continuous Dialysis in the ICU
- Overnight Dialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
- Kidney Disease Diet Planning
Imaging
- Blood flow test for kidneys
- Fistula ultrasound
- Kidney CT Scan
- Kidney MRI
- Kidney ultrasound
Infusions
- Immune therapy for kidney inflammation
- Iron Infusion
Interventional procedures
- Kidney cyst drainage
- Renal artery stenting
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
- Home dialysis training
Prevention
- Kidney Stone Prevention Evaluation
Procedures
- High Blood Pressure Nerve Treatment
Specialized therapies
- Extracorporeal fluid removal
- Plasmapheresis
Supportive care
- Supportive Kidney Care Without Dialysis
Surgical procedures
- Dialysis access surgery
Transplant care
- Anti-Rejection Medication Monitoring
- Kidney transplant evaluation
- Living kidney donor evaluation
Vascular access
- Belly catheter placement
- Dialysis catheter placement
- Dialysis fistula declotting
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
964 services · 526 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
67 |
| Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90961 |
23 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
364 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
136 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
111 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
87 |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
84 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
72 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
20 |
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 kidney specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other kidney specialists in Torrance 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Sawelson specialize in?
Dr. Sawelson is a kidney specialist in Torrance, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Sawelson located?
Dr. Sawelson is listed at 20911 Earl St Suite 320, Torrance, CA 90503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sawelson's phone number?
The number on file is (310) 542-7997. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sawelson's NPI number?
Dr. Sawelson's National Provider Identifier is 1740354034. 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
Where did Dr. Sawelson go to medical school?
Dr. Sawelson attended Other, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Sawelson been practicing?
Dr. Sawelson has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Sawelson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sawelson provides treatments such as dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month and dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Sawelson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sawelson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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