15 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nagafuji, Anesthesiologist in Monterey, CA?
Dr. Joel Nagafuji, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Monterey, CA. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Nagafuji graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Nagafuji is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nagafuji’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nagafuji’s office at (831) 624-5311.
Where did Dr. Nagafuji go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Nagafuji board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Joel Nagafuji, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Nagafuji speak?
Dr. Nagafuji and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Nagafuji typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Nagafuji 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. Nagafuji. 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:
- 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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Nagafuji typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Nagafuji 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. Nagafuji. 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
- Lower Back Epidural Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance
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
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:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Nagafuji accept my insurance?
Dr. Nagafuji accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 624-5311 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nagafuji accept in Monterey, CA?
Dr. Nagafuji in Monterey, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Nagafuji's office located?
What is Dr. Nagafuji's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nagafuji's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528213725.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nagafuji?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nagafuji
What is Dr. Joel Nagafuji's specialty?
Dr. Nagafuji is a Anesthesiologist near Monterey, 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 this Dr. Joel Nagafuji affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nagafuji is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Monterey Peninsula which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Joel Nagafuji accepting new patients in Monterey, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joel Nagafuji is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joel Nagafuji offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nagafuji's office at (831) 624-5311 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joel Nagafuji?
Please contact Dr. Nagafuji's office at (831) 624-5311 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joel Nagafuji have?
Dr. Joel Nagafuji is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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