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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pillai, Physiatrist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Sheena Pillai is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Pillai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pillai’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pillai’s office at (415) 600-7886.
What languages does Dr. Pillai speak?
Dr. Pillai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Pillai typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Pillai 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. Pillai. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Chronic Migraine with Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Persistent migraine with aura
- Daily classic migraine
- Transformed migraine with aura
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43E09: Chronic migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Headache
- Nerve Pain in Back of Head
- Occipital Nerve Pain
- Neuralgia of the Head
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5481: Occipital neuralgia
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Pillai typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Pillai 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. Pillai. 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
Also known as:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
Does Dr. Pillai accept my insurance?
Dr. Pillai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 600-7886 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pillai accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Pillai in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Corporate Services
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pillai's office located?
Dr. Sheena Pillai's Primary Practice
1100 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 600-7886
What is Dr. Pillai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pillai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063974483.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pillai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pillai
What is Dr. Sheena Pillai's specialty?
Dr. Pillai is a Physiatrist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Sheena Pillai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pillai is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Novato Community Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital 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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Is Sheena Pillai accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sheena Pillai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sheena Pillai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pillai's office at (415) 600-7886 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sheena Pillai?
Please contact Dr. Pillai's office at (415) 600-7886 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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