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Dr. Melissa Pineda, MD

Anesthesiologist

Sacramento, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pineda, Anesthesiologist in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Melissa Pineda, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pineda is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pineda’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pineda’s office at (619) 291-3737.

    What languages does Dr. Pineda speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Pineda 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. Pineda. 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:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Pineda 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. Pineda. 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

    Does Dr. Pineda accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pineda accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 291-3737 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pineda accept in Sacramento, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • Other TPA

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Pineda's office located?

    Dr. Melissa Pineda's Primary Practice

    2315 Stockton Blvd

    Sacramento, CA 95817

    (619) 291-3737

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    Dr. Melissa Pineda's Practice 2

    4860 Y St

    Sacramento, CA 95817

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    What hospitals are Dr. Pineda affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Pineda has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Center,San Marcos, CA
    Antioch Medical Center,Antioch, CA
    Moreno Valley Medical Center,Moreno Valley, CA

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

    Dr. Pineda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033366026.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pineda?

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

    What is Dr. Melissa Pineda's specialty?

    Dr. Pineda is an Anesthesiologist near Sacramento, 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. Melissa Pineda affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pineda is affiliated with Uc Davis Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Diego 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

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. Explore 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 Dr. Melissa Pineda accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Melissa Pineda is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melissa Pineda offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pineda's office at (619) 291-3737 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Pineda?

    Please contact Dr. Pineda's office at (619) 291-3737 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Pineda's office located?

    Dr. Pineda's office is located in Sacramento, CA.