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Dr. Thien Le, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Le, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Thien Le, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Le is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Le’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Le’s office at (505) 280-9160.

    What languages does Dr. Le speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Le treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - 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.

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain
    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    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

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Pain with Sciatica (Right Side)
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Right Sided Lumbago with Sciatica
    • Right Back Pain and Leg Nerve Pain
    • Right Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5441: Lumbago with sciatica, right side

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Le perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - 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.

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    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:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Le accept my insurance?

    Dr. Le accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 280-9160 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Le in San Francisco, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • San Francisco Health Plan

    • St. Luke Benefit & Insurance Services Corp

    • Sutter Health

    • The Health Care Group

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Le's office located?

    Dr. Thien Le's Primary Practice

    1001 Potrero Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94110

    (505) 280-9160

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    Dr. Thien Le's Practice 2

    513 Parnassus Ave Ste S436

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    Dr. Thien Le's Practice 3

    222 W 39th Ave

    San Mateo, CA 94403

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    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 1841796018.

    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. Thien Le's specialty?

    Dr. Le is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near San Francisco, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Le to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thien Le affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Le is affiliated with UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital, AHMC Seton Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco 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

    Where can I learn more about Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

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    Is Thien Le accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Thien Le offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Le's office at (505) 280-9160 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thien Le?

    Please contact Dr. Le's office at (505) 280-9160 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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