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Dr. Bianca Woodruff, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Bianca Woodruff, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Woodruff is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Woodruff’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Woodruff’s office at (858) 565-9666.

    What languages does Dr. Woodruff speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Woodruff 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. Woodruff. 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:

    • 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:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Droopy eyelids
    • Excess eyelid skin
    • Dermatochalasis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Woodruff typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Woodruff 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. Woodruff. 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:

    • 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:

    • Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
    • Fascial plane block for leg pain
    • Lower extremity nerve injection
    • Leg pain block with imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed

    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. Woodruff accept my insurance?

    Dr. Woodruff 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. Woodruff accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Woodruff 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

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • Sharp HealthCare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Woodruff's office located?

    Dr. Bianca Woodruff's Primary Practice

    3626 Ruffin Rd

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (858) 565-9666

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

    Dr. Woodruff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861012106.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Woodruff?

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

    What is Dr. Bianca Woodruff's specialty?

    Dr. Woodruff 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. Bianca Woodruff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Woodruff is affiliated with Sharp Coronado Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 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

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    Is Bianca Woodruff accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Bianca Woodruff is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bianca Woodruff offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Woodruff's office at (858) 565-9666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bianca Woodruff?

    Please contact Dr. Woodruff's office at (858) 565-9666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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