33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Walker, Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. John Walker, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Walker graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Mass Gen Hosp. Dr. Walker is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walker’s office at (858) 565-9666.
Where did Dr. Walker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mass Gen Hosp | Massachusetts General Hospital Program
Medical School: University of California
Is Dr. Walker board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. John Walker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Walker speak?
Dr. Walker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Walker typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Walker 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. Walker. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Acute pain after chest surgery
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
- Post-thoracotomy pain
- Chest surgery pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
- G8912: Acute post-thoracotomy pain
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Cholecystitis
- Inflamed gallbladder
- Gallbladder attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K819: Cholecystitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Stones
- Gallstones
- Choledocholithiasis
- Biliary duct calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Walker typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Walker 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. Walker. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Thoracic Paravertebral Nerve Block
- Mid-Back Nerve Block
- Thoracic Spinal Nerve Injection
- Paravertebral Pain Block
CPT Codes:
- 64461: Paravertebral block (PVB) (paraspinous block), thoracic; single injection site (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Walker accept my insurance?
Dr. Walker 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. Walker accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Walker in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Walker's office located?
What is Dr. Walker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114951696.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walker
What is Dr. John Walker's specialty?
Dr. Walker 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. John Walker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Walker is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Mercy Hospital - Coon Rapids, Mn, Sharp Memorial 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 John Walker accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. John Walker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Walker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Walker's office at (858) 565-9666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Walker?
Please contact Dr. Walker's office at (858) 565-9666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Walker have?
Dr. John Walker is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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