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Who is Dr. Faughender, Physiatrist in Pleasanton, CA?
Dr. Joanna Faughender, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Pleasanton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Faughender is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Faughender’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Faughender’s office at (510) 437-5039.
What languages does Dr. Faughender speak?
Dr. Faughender and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Faughender typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Faughender 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. Faughender. 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:
- 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 Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Faughender typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Faughender 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. Faughender. 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:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
Does Dr. Faughender accept my insurance?
Dr. Faughender accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 437-5039 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Faughender accept in Pleasanton, CA?
Dr. Faughender in Pleasanton, 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
Central Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Faughender's office located?
Dr. Joanna Faughender's Primary Practice
5820 Owens Dr Bldg E Fl 2
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(510) 437-5039
What is Dr. Faughender's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Faughender's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467073841.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Faughender?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Faughender
What is Dr. Joanna Faughender's specialty?
Dr. Faughender is a Physiatrist near Pleasanton, CA.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Joanna Faughender affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Faughender is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joanna Faughender accepting new patients in Pleasanton, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joanna Faughender is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joanna Faughender offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Faughender's office at (510) 437-5039 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joanna Faughender?
Please contact Dr. Faughender's office at (510) 437-5039 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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