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Who is Dr. Villaluz, Anesthesiologist in Visalia, CA?
Dr. Joseph Villaluz, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Visalia, CA. Dr. Villaluz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Villaluz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Villaluz’s office at (714) 456-8000.
What languages does Dr. Villaluz speak?
Dr. Villaluz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Villaluz typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Villaluz 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. Villaluz. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Villaluz typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Villaluz 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. Villaluz. 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:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Thoracic Paravertebral Nerve Block (Additional Site)
- Continuous Femoral Nerve Block
- Cervical or Thoracic Epidural Injection for Pain
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- Thoracic PVB
- Paraspinous Block (Thoracic)
- Upper Back Nerve Block
- Thoracic Nerve Pain Injection
- Femoral Nerve Catheter Infusion
- Thigh Nerve Block
- Continuous Pain Relief Injection
- Neck Epidural Injection
- Back Epidural Injection
- Spinal Pain Injection
- Epidural Steroid Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64462: Paravertebral block (PVB) (paraspinous block), thoracic; second and any additional injection site(s) (includes imaging guidance, when performed) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 64448: Injection(S), Anesthetic Agent(S) And/Or Steroid; Femoral Nerve, Continuous Infusion By Catheter (Including Catheter Placement), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
- 62324: Injection(s), including indwelling catheter placement, continuous infusion or intermittent bolus, of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; without imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Thoracic Paravertebral Nerve Block
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
- Mid-Back Nerve Block
- Thoracic Spinal Nerve Injection
- Paravertebral Pain Block
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64461: Paravertebral block (PVB) (paraspinous block), thoracic; single injection site (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Does Dr. Villaluz accept my insurance?
Dr. Villaluz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 456-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Villaluz accept in Visalia, CA?
Dr. Villaluz in Visalia, 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
HealthSmart
Inland Empire Health Plan
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Villaluz's office located?
Dr. Joseph Villaluz's Primary Practice
400 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(714) 456-8000
What is Dr. Villaluz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Villaluz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811316805.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Villaluz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Villaluz
What is Dr. Joseph Villaluz's specialty?
Dr. Villaluz is a Anesthesiologist near Visalia, 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. Joseph Villaluz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Villaluz is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Kaweah Health 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
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Is Joseph Villaluz accepting new patients in Visalia, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Villaluz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Villaluz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Villaluz's office at (714) 456-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Villaluz?
Please contact Dr. Villaluz's office at (714) 456-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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