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Dr. Xiang Qian, MD, PHD

Dr. Xiang Qian, MD, PHD

Redwood City, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Qian, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Redwood City, CA?

    Dr. Xiang Qian, MD, PHD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Qian graduated from Zhejiang Medical University - Hangzhou- Zhejiang- China. Dr. Qian is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Qian’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Qian’s office at (650) 723-6238.

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

    • Fellowship: Stanford University Hospital - Pain Medicine, Palo Alto, CA | Stanford University Hospital - Pain Medicine CA

    • Medical School: Zhejiang Medical University - Hangzhou- Zhejiang- China

    Is Dr. Qian board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Xiang Qian, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology since 2013

    What languages does Dr. Qian speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Qian typically treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Qian 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. Qian. 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:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Tic Douloureux
    • Facial Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G500: Trigeminal neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Atypical Facial Pain
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain
    • Chronic Facial Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G501: Atypical facial pain

    What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Qian typically perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Qian 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. Qian. 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:

    • Trigeminal Nerve Block
    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Injection
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Ophthalmic Nerve Block
    • Maxillary Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia

    CPT Codes:

    • 64400: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; trigeminal nerve, each branch (ie, ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular)
    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve

    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:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62323: 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); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    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

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Does Dr. Qian accept my insurance?

    Dr. Qian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-6238 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Qian accept in Redwood City, CA?

    Dr. Qian in Redwood City, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Qian's office located?

    Dr. Xiang Qian's Primary Practice

    450 Broadway St

    Redwood City, CA 94063

    (650) 723-6238

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    Dr. Xiang Qian's Practice 2

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

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    Recognitions

    Awards

    Award of MDA Grant for Neurotransmission Study, Muscular Dystrophy Ass

    Award of Academic Merit,

    University of Miami School of Medicine

    First Prize Award for Poster Presentation, The 11th Annual Neuroscien

    University of Miami

    American Heart Association (AHA)

    Predoctoral Fellowship Grant Award

    Injectable Electrostimulators for Treatment of Menopause Symptoms, St

    Publications

    CT-Guided Percutaneous Infrazygomatic Radiofrequency Neurolysis Through Foramen Rotundum to Treat

    A Retrospective Study of Chronic Post-Surgical Pain following Thoracic Surgery

    , 2014

    Optical control of neurol excitation and inhibition using a single opsin protein, ChR2.

    , 2013

    Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmory Embolism

    , 2011

    G protein-activated inwardly rectifying potassium channels mediate depotentiation of long

    , 2009

    Neurol activity regulates phosphorylation-dependent surface delivery of G protein

    , 2009

    SK channels mediate DPH oxidase-independent reactive oxygen species production

    , 2006

    Intra- and intersubunit cooperativity in activation of BK channels by Ca2+ (vol 128, pg 389, 2006)

    , 2006

    K+ channel selectivity depends on kinetic as well as thermodymic factors

    , 2006

    Modulation of basal and receptor

    , 2006

    Linker-gating ring complex as passive spring and Ca2+

    , 2005

    beta 1 subunits facilitate gating of BK channels by acting through the Ca2+, but not the Mg2+

    , 2003

    Slo1 tail domains, but not the Ca2+ bowl

    , 2002

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

    Dr. Qian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669634226.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Qian?

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

    What is Dr. Xiang Qian's specialty?

    Dr. Qian is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Redwood City, CA.

    What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?

    In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.

    Is this Dr. Xiang Qian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Qian is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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

    When to see a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Xiang Qian accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Xiang Qian is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Xiang Qian offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Qian's office at (650) 723-6238 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Xiang Qian?

    Please contact Dr. Qian's office at (650) 723-6238 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Xiang Qian have?

    Dr. Xiang Qian is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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