Who is Dr. Huestis, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Samantha Huestis, PHD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Huestis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Huestis’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Huestis’s office at (650) 497-8000.
What languages does Dr. Huestis speak?
Dr. Huestis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Huestis typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Huestis 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. Huestis. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Huestis typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Samantha Huestis may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Huestis' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Huestis accept my insurance?
Dr. Huestis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Huestis accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Huestis in Palo Alto, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Santa Cruz County
State of California
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Where is Dr. Huestis' office located?
What is Dr. Huestis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Huestis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841583010.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Huestis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Huestis
What is Dr. Samantha Huestis's specialty?
Dr. Huestis is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Palo Alto, 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. Samantha Huestis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Huestis is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Samantha Huestis accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Samantha Huestis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samantha Huestis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Huestis's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samantha Huestis?
Please contact Dr. Huestis's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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