EverydayHealthLogo
JL

Dr. Joy Le, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Le, Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Joy Le, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Le is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Le’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Le’s office at (619) 565-9666.

    What languages does Dr. Le speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Le typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Le 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. Le. 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:

    • Ureter Stone
    • Kidney Stones
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Ureteral Calculus
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N201: Calculus of ureter
    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H269: Unspecified cataract

    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:

    • 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 an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Le typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Le 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. Le. 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:

    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    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

    Does Dr. Le accept my insurance?

    Dr. Le accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 565-9666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Le accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Le in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Central Health

    • Chinese Community Health Plan

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Le's office located?

    Dr. Joy Le's Primary Practice

    3626 Ruffin Rd

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (619) 565-9666

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Le's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619438918.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Le?

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

    What is Dr. Joy Le's specialty?

    Dr. Le is a Anesthesiologist near San Diego, 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. Joy Le affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Le is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Eden Medical Center 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 an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Joy Le accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Joy Le is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joy Le offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Le's office at (619) 565-9666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joy Le?

    Please contact Dr. Le's office at (619) 565-9666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Other Anesthesiologist Near San Diego, CA

    AH

    Anesthesiologist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    San Diego, CA
    AO

    Anesthesiologist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    San Diego, CA
    HT

    Anesthesiologist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    San Diego, CA
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists