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Dr. Stuart Ackerman, MD

Anesthesiologist

West Hills, CA

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ackerman, Anesthesiologist in West Hills, CA?

    Dr. Stuart Ackerman, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in West Hills, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Ackerman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ackerman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ackerman’s office at (818) 995-5281.

    Is Dr. Ackerman board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Stuart Ackerman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Ackerman speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ackerman 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. Ackerman. 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:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye

    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

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ackerman 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. Ackerman. 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Ackerman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ackerman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 995-5281 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ackerman accept in West Hills, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthRight Group

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ackerman's office located?

    Dr. Stuart Ackerman's Primary Practice

    7300 Medical Center Dr

    West Hills, CA 91307

    (818) 995-5281

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    Dr. Stuart Ackerman's Practice 2

    18321 Clark St

    Tarzana, CA 91356

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    Dr. Stuart Ackerman's Practice 3

    16237 Ventura Blvd

    Encino, CA 91436

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    What hospitals are Dr. Ackerman affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Ackerman has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Regents Univ Of Calif Los Angeles,West Hills, CA
    Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center,Northridge, CA

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

    Dr. Ackerman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942384250.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ackerman?

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

    What is Dr. Stuart Ackerman's specialty?

    Dr. Ackerman is an Anesthesiologist near West Hills, 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. Stuart Ackerman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ackerman is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla West Valley 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. Stuart Ackerman accepting new patients in West Hills, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Stuart Ackerman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stuart Ackerman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ackerman's office at (818) 995-5281 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Stuart Ackerman?

    Please contact Dr. Ackerman's office at (818) 995-5281 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ackerman's office located?

    Dr. Ackerman's offices are located in West Hills, CA, Tarzana, CA, and Encino, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Stuart Ackerman have?

    Dr. Stuart Ackerman is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.