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Dr. Vatche Bezdikian, MD

Santa Cruz, CA

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bezdikian, Anesthesiologist in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Vatche Bezdikian, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Bezdikian is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bezdikian’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bezdikian’s office at (503) 299-9906.

    Is Dr. Bezdikian board certified in Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Vatche Bezdikian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Bezdikian speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Bezdikian treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Bezdikian 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. Bezdikian. 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:

    • 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Does Dr. Bezdikian accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bezdikian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 299-9906 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bezdikian accept in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Bezdikian in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Centene

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bezdikian's office located?

    Dr. Vatche Bezdikian's Primary Practice

    2900 Chanticleer Ave

    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

    (503) 299-9906

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    Dr. Vatche Bezdikian's Practice 2

    3435 Valle Verde Dr Ste C

    Napa, CA 94558

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    Dr. Vatche Bezdikian's Practice 3

    2000 Mowry Ave

    Fremont, CA 94538

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

    Dr. Bezdikian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679787295.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bezdikian?

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

    What is Dr. Vatche Bezdikian's specialty?

    Dr. Bezdikian is a Anesthesiologist near Santa Cruz, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Bezdikian to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Vatche Bezdikian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bezdikian is affiliated with Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz, Mills-Peninsula 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

    Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?

    Explore Anesthesiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Vatche Bezdikian accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Vatche Bezdikian is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vatche Bezdikian offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bezdikian's office at (503) 299-9906 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Vatche Bezdikian?

    Please contact Dr. Bezdikian's office at (503) 299-9906 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Vatche Bezdikian have?

    Dr. Vatche Bezdikian is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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