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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. Dr. Paxton completed his residency at Ohsu Program. Dr. Paxton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. 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 a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Paxton typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Paxton typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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.
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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
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.
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. 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
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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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