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Dr. Russ Levitan, MD

San Luis Obispo, CA

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Levitan, Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA?

    Dr. Russ Levitan, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in San Luis Obispo, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Levitan graduated from University of California and completed his residency at UC Irvine Medical Center. Dr. Levitan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Levitan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Levitan’s office at (805) 544-7246.

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

    • Residency: UC Irvine Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of California

    What languages does Dr. Levitan speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Levitan treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Levitan 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. Levitan. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Drug Addiction
    • Drug Use and Addiction
    • Substance Dependence
    • Drug Abuse
    • Substance Use Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1920: Other psychoactive substance dependence, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Coccyx Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal Pain
    • Tailbone Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Right Leg Pain
    • Left Leg Pain
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Pain in right lower limb
    • Right leg discomfort
    • Aching right leg
    • Pain in left lower limb
    • Left leg discomfort
    • Aching left leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79604: Pain in right leg
    • M79605: Pain in left leg

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Mid-Back Disc Disorder with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Thoracic Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Mid-Back
    • Mid-Back Disc Disease with Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5114: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, thoracic region

    Also known as:

    • Mid-Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Mid-Back
    • Thoracic Radiculopathy
    • Upper Back Nerve Compression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5414: Radiculopathy, thoracic region

    Does Dr. Levitan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Levitan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 544-7246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Levitan accept in San Luis Obispo, CA?

    Dr. Levitan in San Luis Obispo, 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

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • CNA Insurance

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Sedgwick

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Levitan's office located?

    Dr. Russ Levitan's Primary Practice

    10 Santa Rosa St Ste 201

    San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

    (805) 544-7246

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    Dr. Russ Levitan's Practice 2

    3565 S Higuera St Ste D

    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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    Dr. Russ Levitan's Practice 3

    1551 Bishop St Ste B230

    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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

    Dr. Levitan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992783302.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Levitan?

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

    What is Dr. Russ Levitan's specialty?

    Dr. Levitan is a Specialist near San Luis Obispo, CA. Contact Dr. Levitan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Russ Levitan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Levitan 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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    Is Russ Levitan accepting new patients in San Luis Obispo, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Russ Levitan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Russ Levitan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Levitan's office at (805) 544-7246 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Russ Levitan?

    Please contact Dr. Levitan's office at (805) 544-7246 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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