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Dr. Blake Fowler, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fowler, Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Blake Fowler, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Fowler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fowler’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fowler’s office at (858) 565-9666.

    What languages does Dr. Fowler speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Fowler treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Fowler 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. Fowler. 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.

    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:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Prenatal Care
    • Prior Cesarean Section
    • Uterine Scar from C-section
    • C-section History in Pregnancy
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
    • Weak Labor Contractions
    • Fetal Stress During Childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
    • Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
    • Fetal distress due to heart rate
    • Uterine inertia
    • Labor arrest
    • Failure to progress in labor
    • Fetal distress during labor
    • Baby stress during delivery
    • Unspecified fetal complication in birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery
    • O622: Other uterine inertia
    • O779: Labor and delivery complicated by fetal stress, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • 39 Weeks Pregnant
    • 38 Weeks Pregnant
    • 40 Weeks Pregnant
    • Pregnancy
    • Full term pregnancy
    • Week 39 of gestation
    • Due date approaching
    • Week 38 of gestation
    • Ready for birth
    • Gestation at 40 weeks
    • 40th week of pregnancy
    • Due date

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3A39: 39 weeks gestation of pregnancy
    • Z3A38: 38 weeks gestation of pregnancy
    • Z3A40: 40 weeks gestation of pregnancy

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip

    Also known as:

    • Breech Presentation
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Baby is Breech
    • Feet First Birth
    • Bottom First Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O321XX0: Maternal care for breech presentation, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Missed Miscarriage
    • Miscarriage
    • Silent miscarriage
    • Delayed miscarriage
    • Missed abortion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O021: Missed abortion

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Polyp
    • Uterine Disease
    • Endometrial Polyp
    • Womb Polyp

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N840: Polyp of corpus uteri

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Fibroids
    • Leiomyoma
    • Fibromyoma
    • Myoma
    • Uterine growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Fowler perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Fowler 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. Fowler. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
    • Thoracic Paravertebral Nerve Block (Additional Site)
    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Fascial plane block for leg pain
    • Lower extremity nerve injection
    • Leg pain block with imaging
    • Thoracic PVB
    • Paraspinous Block (Thoracic)
    • Upper Back Nerve Block
    • Thoracic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
    • 64462: Paravertebral block (PVB) (paraspinous block), thoracic; second and any additional injection site(s) (includes imaging guidance, when performed) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including 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:

    • Thoracic Paravertebral Nerve Block
    • Mid-Back Nerve Block
    • Thoracic Spinal Nerve Injection
    • Paravertebral Pain Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64461: Paravertebral block (PVB) (paraspinous block), thoracic; single injection site (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Does Dr. Fowler accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fowler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 565-9666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fowler accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Fowler in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Territories

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fowler's office located?

    Dr. Blake Fowler's Primary Practice

    3626 Ruffin Rd

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (858) 565-9666

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

    Dr. Fowler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992000137.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fowler?

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

    What is Dr. Blake Fowler's specialty?

    Dr. Fowler is a Anesthesiologist near San Diego, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Fowler to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Blake Fowler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fowler is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Sharp Grossmont 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 Blake Fowler accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Blake Fowler is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Blake Fowler offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fowler's office at (858) 565-9666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Blake Fowler?

    Please contact Dr. Fowler's office at (858) 565-9666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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