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Who is Dr. Naidu, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Ramana Naidu, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Naidu graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison and completed his residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Naidu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Naidu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Naidu’s office at (415) 925-8200.
Where did Dr. Naidu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCSF, Pain Management | UCSF, Pain Management
Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals | University of Washington School of Medicine,Seattle, Wa, United States | University of Washington School of Medicine,Seattle, Wa, United States
Medical School: University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison
Is Dr. Naidu board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Ramana Naidu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Naidu speak?
Dr. Naidu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Naidu typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Naidu 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. Naidu. 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
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- vertebral low back pain
- spine-related low back pain
- discogenic low back pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Naidu typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Naidu 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. Naidu. 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
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
- 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
- 62321: 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, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 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:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
- 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:
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
- 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:
- Heat Treatment for Back Pain Nerve (Basivertebral Nerve)
- Basivertebral nerve ablation
- Intraosseous nerve destruction
- Radiofrequency ablation for back pain
- Vertebral nerve thermal destruction
CPT Codes:
- 64628: Thermal destruction of intraosseous basivertebral nerve, including all imaging guidance; first 2 vertebral bodies, lumbar or sacral
Does Dr. Naidu accept my insurance?
Dr. Naidu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 925-8200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Naidu accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Naidu in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Naidu's office located?
Dr. Ramana Naidu's Primary Practice
505 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 925-8200
What is Dr. Naidu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Naidu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164678512.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Naidu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Naidu
What is Dr. Ramana Naidu's specialty?
Dr. Naidu is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near San Francisco, 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. Ramana Naidu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Naidu is affiliated with Marinhealth Medical Center, Novato Community Hospital, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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 Ramana Naidu accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ramana Naidu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ramana Naidu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Naidu's office at (415) 925-8200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ramana Naidu?
Please contact Dr. Naidu's office at (415) 925-8200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ramana Naidu have?
Dr. Ramana Naidu is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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