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Dr. Gregory Vassilev, MD

Westlake Village, CA

Accepting patients
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vassilev, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Westlake Village, CA?

    Dr. Gregory Vassilev, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Westlake Village, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Vassilev completed his residency at Ucla Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology Olive View-Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Vassilev is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vassilev’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vassilev’s office at (805) 497-7015.

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

    • Residency: Ucla Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology Olive View-Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca

    Is Dr. Vassilev board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Gregory Vassilev, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Vassilev speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Vassilev typically treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Vassilev 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. Vassilev. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Vassilev typically perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Vassilev 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. Vassilev. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
    • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
    • Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back) with Imaging
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection
    • Paravertebral facet injection
    • Neck/upper back pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64492: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • Spinal Joint Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64491: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Vassilev accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vassilev accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 497-7015 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vassilev accept in Westlake Village, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Vassilev's office located?

    Dr. Gregory Vassilev also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Gregory Vassilev's Primary Practice

    30870 Russell Ranch Rd Ste 330

    Westlake Village, CA 91362

    (805) 497-7015

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    Dr. Gregory Vassilev's Practice 2

    19950 Rinaldi St Ste 100

    Northridge, CA 91326

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    Dr. Gregory Vassilev's Practice 3

    100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 460

    Los Angeles, CA 90024

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

    Dr. Vassilev's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073539748.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vassilev?

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

    What is Dr. Gregory Vassilev's specialty?

    Dr. Vassilev is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Westlake Village, 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. Gregory Vassilev affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vassilev is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai 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 Gregory Vassilev accepting new patients in Westlake Village, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Gregory Vassilev is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gregory Vassilev offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vassilev's office at (805) 497-7015 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gregory Vassilev?

    Please contact Dr. Vassilev's office at (805) 497-7015 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gregory Vassilev have?

    Dr. Gregory Vassilev is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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