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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pettus, Anesthesiologist in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Sonya Pettus, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Pettus completed her residency at Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pettus is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pettus’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pettus’s office at (559) 436-0871.
Where did Dr. Pettus go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca
Is Dr. Pettus board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Sonya Pettus, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Pettus speak?
Dr. Pettus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Pettus typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Pettus 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. Pettus. 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:
- Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
- Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
- Cesarean Delivery
- Prenatal Care
- Prior Cesarean Section
- Uterine Scar from C-section
- C-section History in Pregnancy
- Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
- Low-lying C-section Scar
- Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
- O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery
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:
- Unspecified Weeks of Pregnancy
- Pregnancy
- Unspecified Gestational Age
- Unknown Pregnancy Duration
- Undetermined Weeks Pregnant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3A00: Weeks of gestation of pregnancy not specified
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Elevated PSA Level
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Disease
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
- Prostate Problems
- High Prostate Specific Antigen
- Abnormal PSA Test
- Increased PSA
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Pettus typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Pettus 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. Pettus. 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)
- 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
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)
Does Dr. Pettus accept my insurance?
Dr. Pettus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 436-0871 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pettus accept in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Pettus in Fresno, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Bright Health
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Pettus' office located?
What is Dr. Pettus's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pettus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396760443.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pettus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pettus
What is Dr. Sonya Pettus's specialty?
Dr. Pettus is a Anesthesiologist near Fresno, 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. Sonya Pettus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pettus is affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno 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 Sonya Pettus accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sonya Pettus is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sonya Pettus offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pettus's office at (559) 436-0871 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sonya Pettus?
Please contact Dr. Pettus's office at (559) 436-0871 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sonya Pettus have?
Dr. Sonya Pettus is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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