20 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Okada, Anesthesiologist in Orange, CA?
Dr. Norichika Okada, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Orange, CA. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Okada completed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Pediatric Anesthesiology; Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Anesthesiology. Dr. Okada is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okada’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okada’s office at (714) 543-0255.
Where did Dr. Okada go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Pediatric Anesthesiology; Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Anesthesiology
Is Dr. Okada board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Norichika Okada, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Okada speak?
Dr. Okada and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Okada typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Okada 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. Okada. 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
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Phimosis
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Tooth Decay
- Cavities
- Dental Caries
- Tooth Rot
ICD-10 Codes:
- K029: Dental caries, unspecified
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Middle Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Okada typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Okada 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. Okada. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
- Lower Back Epidural Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 62322: 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); without imaging guidance
Does Dr. Okada accept my insurance?
Dr. Okada accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 543-0255 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okada accept in Orange, CA?
Dr. Okada in Orange, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Monarch HealthCare
Other Health Care Provider
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Okada's office located?
What is Dr. Okada's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568421832.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okada?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okada
What is Dr. Norichika Okada's specialty?
Dr. Okada is a Anesthesiologist near Orange, 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. Norichika Okada affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Okada is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Choc Hospital Main Campus - Orange, Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange, San Dimas Community 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 Norichika Okada accepting new patients in Orange, CA?
Yes, Dr. Norichika Okada is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Norichika Okada offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okada's office at (714) 543-0255 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Norichika Okada?
Please contact Dr. Okada's office at (714) 543-0255 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Norichika Okada have?
Dr. Norichika Okada is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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