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Dr. Janice Townsend, MD

Anesthesiologist, Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Folsom, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Townsend, Anesthesiologist in Folsom, CA?

    Dr. Janice Townsend, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Folsom, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Townsend completed her residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Townsend is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Townsend’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Townsend’s office at (818) 244-8200.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine | University Ca Sf School Of Med

    • Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn

    What languages does Dr. Townsend speak?

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

    • English
    • French
    • Spanish

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Townsend 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. Townsend. 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:

    • 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:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    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:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils and adenoids
    • Big tonsils and adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Townsend 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. Townsend. 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)

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Townsend accept my insurance?

    Dr. Townsend accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 244-8200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Townsend accept in Folsom, CA?

    Dr. Townsend in Folsom, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CommonSpirit Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Townsend's office located?

    Dr. Janice Townsend's Primary Practice

    1650 Creekside Dr

    Folsom, CA 95630

    (818) 244-8200

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    Dr. Janice Townsend's Practice 2

    2425 Stockton Blvd

    Sacramento, CA 95817

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

    Dr. Townsend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962599589.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Townsend?

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

    What is Dr. Janice Townsend's specialty?

    Dr. Townsend is an Anesthesiologist near Folsom, 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 Dr. Janice Townsend affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Townsend is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital, Mercy San Juan 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

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    Is Dr. Janice Townsend accepting new patients in Folsom, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Janice Townsend is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Janice Townsend offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Townsend's office at (818) 244-8200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Janice Townsend?

    Please contact Dr. Townsend's office at (818) 244-8200 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Townsend's office located?

    Dr. Townsend's offices are located in Folsom, CA and Sacramento, CA.