Dr. Claudia Herd, MD

San Diego, CA

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

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

Dr. Claudia Herd, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. She has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Herd graduated from University of Michigan Medical School and completed her residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Herd is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Herd’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Herd’s office at (858) 565-9666.

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

Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, General Surgery | University Ca Irvine Med Center
Medical School: University of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi | University of Mi Med Sch | University of Michigan Medical School

Is Dr. Herd board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

Yes, Dr. Claudia Herd, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

What languages does Dr. Herd speak?

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

English

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

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Herd 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. Herd. 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:

Cataract
Cloudy Lens
Lens Opacity
Eye Clouding
Cloudy lens
Lens clouding
Eye cloudiness

ICD-10 Codes:

H269: Unspecified cataract
H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye

Also known as:

Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
Cataract
Diabetes Type 2
Type 2 diabetes
Diabetes-related cataract
Cloudy lens from diabetes
Diabetic eye cataract

ICD-10 Codes:

E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract

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:

Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Right Wrist Nerve Compression
Right Hand Numbness
Right CTS
Left Wrist Nerve Compression
Left Hand Numbness
Left CTS

ICD-10 Codes:

G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

Also known as:

Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
Cartilage Disorder
Knee Injuries and Disorder
Torn meniscus
Knee cartilage tear
Meniscal injury
Torn knee cartilage

ICD-10 Codes:

S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter

Also known as:

Glaucoma
High eye pressure
Optic nerve damage
Ocular hypertension

ICD-10 Codes:

H409: Unspecified glaucoma

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

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Herd 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. Herd. 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:

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:

Femoral Nerve Block Injection
Femoral nerve injection
Thigh nerve block
Pain relief injection for thigh
Nerve block with imaging guidance

CPT Codes:

64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

Does Dr. Herd accept my insurance?

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

Dr. Herd 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
Humana
Imperial Health Holdings
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Herd's office located?

Dr. Claudia Herd's Primary Practice

3626 Ruffin Rd

San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 565-9666

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

Dr. Herd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407880982.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Herd?

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

What is Dr. Claudia Herd's specialty?

Dr. Herd 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. Claudia Herd affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Herd is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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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