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Dr. Don Paxton, MD

Modesto, CA

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    Who is Dr. Paxton, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Modesto, CA?

    Dr. Don Paxton, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Modesto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Paxton completed his residency at Ohsu Program. Dr. Paxton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Paxton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Paxton’s office at (661) 558-1620.

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

    • Residency: Ohsu Program

    What languages does Dr. Paxton speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Paxton treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Paxton 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. Paxton. 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:

    • High Levels of Substances in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Elevated urine drug levels
    • Abnormal urine substance levels
    • Drug metabolites in urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R825: Elevated urine levels of drugs, medicaments and biological substances

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Mid-Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Mid-Back
    • Thoracic Radiculopathy
    • Upper Back Nerve Compression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5414: Radiculopathy, thoracic region

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    What procedures does Dr. Paxton perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Paxton 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. Paxton. 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:

    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • 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

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block Injection
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Nerve Root Block

    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)
    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
    • 64479: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, single level

    Does Dr. Paxton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Paxton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 558-1620 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Paxton accept in Modesto, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Medicare

    • Mohawk Industries

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    Where is Dr. Paxton's office located?

    Dr. Don Paxton's Primary Practice

    1130 Coffee Rd Bldg 5B

    Modesto, CA 95355

    (661) 558-1620

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    Dr. Don Paxton's Practice 2

    8303 Brimhall Rd # 1500

    Bakersfield, CA 93312

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    Dr. Don Paxton's Practice 3

    3550 Q St Ste 201

    Bakersfield, CA 93301

    (661) 558-1620

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

    Dr. Paxton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801040845.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Paxton?

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

    What is Dr. Don Paxton's specialty?

    Dr. Paxton is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Modesto, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Paxton to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Don Paxton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Paxton is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

    Explore Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Don Paxton accepting new patients in Modesto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Don Paxton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Don Paxton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Paxton's office at (661) 558-1620 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Don Paxton?

    Please contact Dr. Paxton's office at (661) 558-1620 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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