Dr. Terrance Breen, MD

San Diego, CA

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

Dr. Terrance Breen, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He has been practicing for over 34 years. Dr. Breen graduated from University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Breen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Breen’s office at (858) 565-9666.

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

Residency: USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine
Medical School: University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine

What languages does Dr. Breen speak?

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

English

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

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Breen 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. Breen. 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:

Uncomplicated Childbirth
Childbirth
Normal Delivery
Natural Birth
Vaginal Delivery

ICD-10 Codes:

O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

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:

Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
Cesarean Delivery
Prior Cesarean Section
Uterine Scar from C-section
C-section History in Pregnancy

ICD-10 Codes:

O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery

Also known as:

39 Weeks Pregnant
Pregnancy
Full term pregnancy
Week 39 of gestation
Due date approaching

ICD-10 Codes:

Z3A39: 39 weeks gestation of pregnancy

Also known as:

Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
Vaginal Bleeding
Unusual Uterine Bleeding
Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
AUB
Irregular Genital Bleeding

ICD-10 Codes:

N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

Also known as:

Uterine Polyp
Uterine Disease
Endometrial Polyp
Womb Polyp

ICD-10 Codes:

N840: Polyp of corpus uteri

Also known as:

Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
Childbirth Problems
Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
Fetal distress due to heart rate

ICD-10 Codes:

O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery

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

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Breen 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. Breen. 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:

Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
TAP block
Transversus abdominis plane block
Rectus sheath block
Abdominal pain injection

CPT Codes:

64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

Does Dr. Breen accept my insurance?

Dr. Breen 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. Breen accept in San Diego, CA?

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

Top Insurances

All Other Territories
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Breen's office located?

Dr. Terrance Breen's Primary Practice

3626 Ruffin Rd

San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 565-9666

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What hospitals are Dr. Breen affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Breen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Sharp Memorial Hospital,San Diego, CA

Ranked in 3 Procedures

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

Dr. Breen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841202280.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Breen?

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

What is Dr. Terrance Breen's specialty?

Dr. Breen 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. Terrance Breen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Breen is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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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