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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alaei, Pediatric Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Susan Alaei, MD is a Pediatric Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Alaei is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alaei’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alaei’s office at (858) 565-9666.
What languages does Dr. Alaei speak?
Dr. Alaei and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Anesthesiologist like Dr. Alaei typically treat?
As a Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Dr. Alaei 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. Alaei. 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:
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
- Clinical depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Tooth Decay
- Cavities
- Dental Caries
- Tooth Rot
ICD-10 Codes:
- K029: Dental caries, unspecified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen adenoids
- Big adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils
- Tonsil hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils
- Big tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
- J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Middle Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Anesthesiologist like Dr. Alaei typically perform?
As a Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Dr. Alaei 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. Alaei. 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:
- 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. Alaei accept my insurance?
Dr. Alaei accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 565-9666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alaei accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Alaei in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Rady Childrens Hospital-San Diego
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alaei's office located?
What is Dr. Alaei's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alaei's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528599404.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alaei?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alaei
What is Dr. Susan Alaei's specialty?
Dr. Alaei is a Pediatric Anesthesiologist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Pediatric Anesthesiologist do?
A pediatric anesthesiologist is an anesthesiologist with advanced training and expertise in addressing the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. This specialist assesses complex medical issues in young patients requiring surgery and is responsible for their preparation and postoperative care. Additionally, they administer anesthesia and manage pain for procedures performed outside the operating room, including MRI, CT scans, and radiation therapy.
Is this Dr. Susan Alaei affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alaei is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Tri-City Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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
When to see a Pediatric Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Susan Alaei accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Susan Alaei is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Susan Alaei offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alaei's office at (858) 565-9666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Susan Alaei?
Please contact Dr. Alaei's office at (858) 565-9666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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