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Who is Dr. Akinyemi, Anesthesiologist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Yeside Akinyemi, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Akinyemi is fluent in English and Yoruba, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akinyemi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akinyemi’s office at (562) 531-2550.
What languages does Dr. Akinyemi speak?
Dr. Akinyemi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Yoruba
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Akinyemi typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Akinyemi 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. Akinyemi. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Swollen Veins in Anus
- Anal Lumps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K649: Unspecified hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Akinyemi typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Akinyemi 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. Akinyemi. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
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:
- 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. Akinyemi accept my insurance?
Dr. Akinyemi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 531-2550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akinyemi accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Akinyemi in Torrance, 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Conifer Health Solutions
Heritage Health
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Akinyemi's office located?
Dr. Yeside Akinyemi's Primary Practice
23456 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 110
Torrance, CA 90505
(562) 531-2550
What is Dr. Akinyemi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akinyemi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619288859.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akinyemi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akinyemi
What is Dr. Yeside Akinyemi's specialty?
Dr. Akinyemi is a Anesthesiologist near Torrance, 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. Yeside Akinyemi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akinyemi is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Pih Health Whittier 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
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Is Yeside Akinyemi accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Yeside Akinyemi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yeside Akinyemi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akinyemi's office at (562) 531-2550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yeside Akinyemi?
Please contact Dr. Akinyemi's office at (562) 531-2550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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