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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hersh, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Lake Forest, CA?
Dr. Neil Hersh, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Lake Forest, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years. Dr. Hersh is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hersh’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hersh’s office at (661) 831-0001.
What languages does Dr. Hersh speak?
Dr. Hersh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hersh typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hersh 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. Hersh. 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:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Pet Allergy
- Allergy
- Animal dander allergy
- Cat allergy
- Dog allergy
- Allergic rhinitis from pets
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3081: Allergic rhinitis due to animal (cat) (dog) hair and dander
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hersh typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hersh 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. Hersh. 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:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
Does Dr. Hersh accept my insurance?
Dr. Hersh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 831-0001 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hersh accept in Lake Forest, CA?
Dr. Hersh in Lake Forest, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hersh's office located?
Dr. Neil Hersh's Primary Practice
23832 Rockfield Blvd Ste 255
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(661) 831-0001
What is Dr. Hersh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hersh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437174869.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hersh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hersh
What is Dr. Neil Hersh's specialty?
Dr. Hersh is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Lake Forest, CA.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?
In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.
Is this Dr. Neil Hersh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hersh is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, Orange County Global Medical Center, Torrance Memorial 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
When to see a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Neil Hersh accepting new patients in Lake Forest, CA?
Yes, Dr. Neil Hersh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Neil Hersh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hersh's office at (661) 831-0001 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Neil Hersh?
Please contact Dr. Hersh's office at (661) 831-0001 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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