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Dr. Genevieve D'souza, MD

Pain Medicine Specialist, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Anesthesiologist

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. D'souza, Pain Medicine Specialist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Genevieve D'souza, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. D'souza is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. D'souza’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. D'souza’s office at (650) 497-8000.

    Is Dr. D'souza board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Genevieve D'souza, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. D'souza speak?

    Dr. D'souza and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • German

    What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. D'souza typically treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. D'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. D'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. 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:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Leukodystrophy
    • White Matter Disease
    • Brain White Matter Disorder
    • Genetic Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3180: Leukodystrophy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. D'souza typically perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. D'souza 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. D'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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Epidural Blood Patch Injection
    • Blood patch for spinal headache
    • Epidural leak repair
    • Spinal fluid leak treatment
    • Epidural injection for headache

    CPT Codes:

    • 62273: Injection, epidural, of blood or clot patch

    Does Dr. D'souza accept my insurance?

    Dr. D'souza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. D'souza accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. D'souza in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. D'souza's office located?

    Dr. Genevieve D'souza's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 497-8000

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    Dr. Genevieve D'souza's Practice 2

    911 Sunset Dr

    Hollister, CA 95023

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    Dr. Genevieve D'souza's Practice 3

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Palo Alto, CA 94305

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    What hospitals are Dr. D'souza affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. D'souza has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford,Palo Alto, CA
    Adventist Health Twin Cities,Templeton, CA

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

    Dr. D'souza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730208430.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. D'souza?

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

    What is Dr. Genevieve D'souza's specialty?

    Dr. D'souza is a Pain Medicine Specialist near Palo Alto, CA.

    What does a Pain Medicine Specialist do?

    Pain medicine is a primary medical specialty centered on a distinct body of knowledge and a defined clinical scope, grounded in science, research, and education. This type of medicine focuses on the study, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals experiencing pain. A comprehensive evaluation considers physical, psychological, cognitive, and socio-cultural factors contributing to pain. Treatment options include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies, based on the patient's specific needs. Pain medicine physicians serves as primary care providers for the management of pain or can also act as consultants to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. These physicians work in various settings, including offices, clinics, hospitals, universities, and governmental or public institutions.

    Is Dr. Genevieve D'souza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. D'souza is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Genevieve D'souza accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Genevieve D'souza is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Genevieve D'souza offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. D'souza's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Genevieve D'souza?

    Please contact Dr. D'souza's office at (650) 497-8000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. D'souza's office located?

    Dr. D'souza's offices are located in Palo Alto, CA and Hollister, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Genevieve D'souza have?

    Dr. Genevieve D'souza is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.