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15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kefalopoulos, Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Gus Kefalopoulos, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Kefalopoulos graduated from University of Utah Sch of Medicine. Dr. Kefalopoulos is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kefalopoulos’s office at (858) 565-9666.
Where did Dr. Kefalopoulos go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Utah Sch of Medicine
Is Dr. Kefalopoulos board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Gus Kefalopoulos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Kefalopoulos speak?
Dr. Kefalopoulos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kefalopoulos typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kefalopoulos 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. Kefalopoulos. 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
- Unspecified Weeks of Pregnancy
- Pregnancy
- Full term pregnancy
- Week 39 of gestation
- Due date approaching
- Unspecified Gestational Age
- Unknown Pregnancy Duration
- Undetermined Weeks Pregnant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3A39: 39 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A00: Weeks of gestation of pregnancy not specified
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
Also known as:
- Uterine Polyp
- Uterine Disease
- Endometrial Polyp
- Womb Polyp
ICD-10 Codes:
- N840: Polyp of corpus uteri
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kefalopoulos typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kefalopoulos 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. Kefalopoulos. 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)
Also known as:
- Epidural Blood Patch Injection
- Blood patch for spinal headache
- Epidural leak repair
- Spinal fluid leak treatment
- Epidural injection for headache
CPT Codes:
- 62273: Injection, epidural, of blood or clot patch
Does Dr. Kefalopoulos accept my insurance?
Dr. Kefalopoulos 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. Kefalopoulos accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Kefalopoulos 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
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kefalopoulos' office located?
What is Dr. Kefalopoulos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kefalopoulos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477727352.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kefalopoulos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kefalopoulos
What is Dr. Gus Kefalopoulos's specialty?
Dr. Kefalopoulos is a 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 this Dr. Gus Kefalopoulos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kefalopoulos is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista 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
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Is Gus Kefalopoulos accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gus Kefalopoulos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gus Kefalopoulos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kefalopoulos's office at (858) 565-9666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gus Kefalopoulos?
Please contact Dr. Kefalopoulos's office at (858) 565-9666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gus Kefalopoulos have?
Dr. Gus Kefalopoulos is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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