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Dr. Cesar Estela, MD
Sacramento, CA
33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Estela, Physiatrist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Cesar Estela, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Estela graduated from Universidad De Carabobo, Valencia, Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud and completed his residency at Stanford Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Estela is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Estela’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Estela’s office at (562) 997-2172.
Where did Dr. Estela go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford Hospitals and Clinics
Medical School: Universidad De Carabobo, Valencia | Universidad De Carabobo, Valencia, Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud | Universidad De Carabobo, Valencia, Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud | University Of Adelaide, Faculty Of Health Sciences
Is Dr. Estela board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Cesar Estela, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Estela speak?
Dr. Estela and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Estela typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Estela 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. Estela. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
- Muscle Disorder
- Generalized Muscle Atrophy
- Widespread Muscle Loss
- Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Estela typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Cesar Estela may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Estela's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Estela accept my insurance?
Dr. Estela accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 997-2172 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Estela accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Estela in Sacramento, 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
Centene Corporation
Central Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Estela's office located?
What is Dr. Estela's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Estela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831120849.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Estela?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Estela
What is Dr. Cesar Estela's specialty?
Dr. Estela is a Physiatrist near Sacramento, CA.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Cesar Estela affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Estela is affiliated with Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus 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
When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Cesar Estela accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Cesar Estela is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cesar Estela offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Estela's office at (562) 997-2172 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cesar Estela?
Please contact Dr. Estela's office at (562) 997-2172 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Cesar Estela have?
Dr. Cesar Estela is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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