Dr. Todd Austin, MD

San Diego, CA

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Austin, Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?

Dr. Todd Austin, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Austin graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Scripps Mercy Hosp, Transitional Year. Dr. Austin is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Austin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Austin’s office at (858) 565-9666.

Where did Dr. Austin go to medical school and complete their residency?

Residency: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Scripps Mercy Hosp, Transitional Year
Medical School: University of California

Is Dr. Austin board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

Yes, Dr. Todd Austin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

What languages does Dr. Austin speak?

Dr. Austin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English
Spanish

What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Austin typically treat?

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Austin 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. Austin. 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:

Acute pain after medical procedure
Pain
Acute post-operative pain
Pain after surgery
Post-procedural pain

ICD-10 Codes:

G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

Also known as:

Cataract
Combined Age-Related Cataract
Cloudy lens
Lens clouding
Eye cloudiness
Mixed Type Cataract
Multiple Cataract Types

ICD-10 Codes:

H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral

Also known as:

Osteoarthritis of the left knee
Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
Osteoarthritis
Degenerative joint disease
Wear-and-tear arthritis
Arthrosis
Joint degeneration
Right Knee Arthritis
Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
Right Hip Arthritis
Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

ICD-10 Codes:

M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip

What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Austin typically perform?

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Austin 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. Austin. 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:

Femoral Nerve Block Injection
Femoral nerve injection
Thigh nerve block
Pain relief injection for thigh
Nerve block with imaging guidance

CPT Codes:

64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

Also known as:

Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
Shoulder Nerve Injection
Arm Pain Injection
Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

CPT Codes:

64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

Does Dr. Austin accept my insurance?

Dr. Austin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 565-9666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Austin accept in San Diego, CA?

Dr. Austin in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthComp
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Scripps Health
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Austin's office located?

Dr. Todd Austin's Primary Practice

3626 Ruffin Rd

San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 565-9666

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What hospitals are Dr. Austin affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Austin has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Scripps Green Hospital,La Jolla, CA

Gold Standard Top Hospital

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 5 Procedures

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla,La Jolla, CA

Ranked ObGyn Surgery

Ranked in 4 Procedures

What is Dr. Austin's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Austin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609808427.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Austin?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Austin

What is Dr. Todd Austin's specialty?

Dr. Austin is an Anesthesiologist near San Diego, CA.

What does an Anesthesiologist do?

A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

Is Dr. Todd Austin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Austin is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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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