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Dr. Stephen Parks, MD

Los Angeles, CA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Parks, Anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Stephen Parks, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Parks graduated from The University of Toledo College of Medicine and completed his residency at Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Good Samaritan Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Parks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Parks’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Parks’s office at 1341330002.

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

    • Residency: Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Good Samaritan Hosp, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Med Coll of Ohio At Toledo | The University of Toledo College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Parks board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Parks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Parks speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Parks 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. Parks. 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 Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Optic Nerve Damage
    • Eye Pressure Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401123: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage
    • H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
    • H4089: Other specified glaucoma

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Parks 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. Parks. 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
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Lumbar Plexus Nerve Block
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection
    • Lumbar Plexus Injection
    • Lower Back Nerve Block
    • Leg Nerve Block
    • Continuous Lumbar Plexus Infusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
    • 64449: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; lumbar plexus, posterior approach, continuous infusion by catheter (including catheter placement)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
    • Lower Back Epidural Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
    • Fascial plane block for leg pain
    • Lower extremity nerve injection
    • Leg pain block with imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed

    Does Dr. Parks accept my insurance?

    Dr. Parks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at 1341330002 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Parks accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Parks in Los Angeles, 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

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • MHH Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Parks' office located?

    Dr. Stephen Parks' Primary Practice

    1300 N Vermont Ave

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

    1341330002

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    Dr. Stephen Parks' Practice 2

    2131 W 3rd St

    Los Angeles, CA 90057

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    What hospitals are Dr. Parks affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Parks has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Parks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881607604.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Parks?

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

    What is Dr. Stephen Parks's specialty?

    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. Stephen Parks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Parks is affiliated with Adventist Health White Memorial, Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health 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

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    Is Dr. Stephen Parks accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Parks is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Parks offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Parks' office at 1341330002 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen Parks?

    Please contact Dr. Parks' office at 1341330002 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Parks' office located?

    Dr. Parks' office is located in Los Angeles, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Parks have?

    Dr. Stephen Parks is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.