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Dr. John Souza, MD

Santa Barbara, CA

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    Who is Dr. Souza, Anesthesiologist in Santa Barbara, CA?

    Dr. John Souza, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Santa Barbara, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Souza completed his residency at Med Ctr Of Central Ga, General Surgery. Dr. Souza is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Souza’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Souza’s office at (805) 967-6353.

    Where did Dr. Souza go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Med Ctr Of Central Ga, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx

    Is Dr. Souza board certified in Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. John Souza, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Souza speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Souza treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Souza 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. Souza. 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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Meniscus Tear
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Torn Cartilage in Knee
    • Meniscal Injury
    • Knee Cartilage Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83207A: Unspecified tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
    • S83206A: Unspecified tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Left Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Right rotator cuff rupture
    • Right shoulder tendon tear
    • Right shoulder muscle tear
    • Left rotator cuff rupture
    • Left shoulder tendon tear
    • Left shoulder muscle tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • M75102: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Knee Ligament Sprain
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Sprained Knee Ligament
    • Ligament Injury in Knee
    • ACL Sprain
    • ACL Injury
    • Knee Ligament Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
    • S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H269: Unspecified cataract

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Overweight
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    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • E663: Overweight

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Double Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in Both Groins
    • Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Does Dr. Souza accept my insurance?

    Dr. Souza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 967-6353 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Souza accept in Santa Barbara, CA?

    Dr. Souza in Santa Barbara, 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Santa Barbara Select IPA

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Souza's office located?

    Dr. John Souza's Primary Practice

    351 S Patterson Ave

    Santa Barbara, CA 93111

    (805) 967-6353

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    Dr. John Souza's Practice 2

    5333 Hollister Ave Ste 130

    Santa Barbara, CA 93111

    (805) 967-6353

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

    Dr. Souza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801988274.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Souza?

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

    What is Dr. John Souza's specialty?

    Dr. Souza is a Anesthesiologist near Santa Barbara, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Souza to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Souza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Souza is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?

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    Is John Souza accepting new patients in Santa Barbara, CA?

    Yes, Dr. John Souza is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Souza offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Souza's office at (805) 967-6353 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Souza?

    Please contact Dr. Souza's office at (805) 967-6353 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Souza have?

    Dr. John Souza is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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