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Dr. Lauren Walden, MD

Anesthesiologist

Sacramento, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Walden, Anesthesiologist in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Lauren Walden, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Walden is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walden’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walden’s office at (916) 734-5028.

    What languages does Dr. Walden speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Walden 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. Walden. 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Walden 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. Walden. 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:

    • 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

    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. Walden accept my insurance?

    Dr. Walden accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-5028 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Walden accept in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Walden in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene Corporation

    • CommonSpirit Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other TPA

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Walden's office located?

    Dr. Lauren Walden's Primary Practice

    2315 Stockton Blvd

    Sacramento, CA 95817

    (916) 734-5028

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    Pssb 1200

    4001 J St

    Sacramento, CA 95819

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

    Dr. Walden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245790427.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walden?

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

    What is Dr. Lauren Walden's specialty?

    Dr. Walden is an Anesthesiologist near Sacramento, 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. Lauren Walden affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Walden is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital, Uc Davis Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento 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 Dr. Lauren Walden accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Lauren Walden is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lauren Walden offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Walden's office at (916) 734-5028 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lauren Walden?

    Please contact Dr. Walden's office at (916) 734-5028 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Walden's office located?

    Dr. Walden's office is located in Sacramento, CA.