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35 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Digrande, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
Dr. Peter Digrande is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in South Lake Tahoe, CA. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Digrande graduated from University of California and completed his residency at University of Washington Program. Dr. Digrande is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Digrande’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Digrande’s office at (530) 543-5552.
Where did Dr. Digrande go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Washington Program
Medical School: University of California
Is Dr. Digrande board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Peter Digrande is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Digrande speak?
Dr. Digrande and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Digrande typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Digrande 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. Digrande. 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:
- 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
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
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Digrande typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Digrande 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. Digrande. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Peripheral Nerve 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
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
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)
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 62323: 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); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
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:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Digrande accept my insurance?
Dr. Digrande accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (530) 543-5552 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Digrande accept in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
Dr. Digrande in South Lake Tahoe, 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
Community Care Network
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Digrande's office located?
Dr. Peter Digrande's Primary Practice
2170 South Ave
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-5552
What is Dr. Digrande's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Digrande's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346359445.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Digrande?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Digrande
What is Dr. Peter Digrande's specialty?
Dr. Digrande is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near South Lake Tahoe, CA.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?
In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.
Is this Dr. Peter Digrande affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Digrande is affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center, Carson Valley Health Hospital 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 Peter Digrande accepting new patients in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
Yes, Dr. Peter Digrande is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Digrande offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Digrande's office at (530) 543-5552 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Digrande?
Please contact Dr. Digrande's office at (530) 543-5552 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Digrande have?
Dr. Peter Digrande is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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