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Dr. Matthew Kushnir, MD

Anesthesiologist, Critical Care Anesthesiologist

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Matthew Kushnir, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kushnir is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kushnir’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kushnir’s office at (858) 565-9666.

    What languages does Dr. Kushnir speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kushnir typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kushnir 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. Kushnir. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kushnir typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kushnir 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. Kushnir. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Kushnir accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kushnir 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. Kushnir accept in San Diego, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Heritage Health

    • Inland Empire Health Plan

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kushnir's office located?

    Dr. Matthew Kushnir's Primary Practice

    3626 Ruffin Rd

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (858) 565-9666

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    Dr. Matthew Kushnir's Practice 2

    11234 Anderson St

    Loma Linda, CA 92350

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    Dr. Matthew Kushnir's Practice 3

    25455 Barton Rd Ste 108A

    Loma Linda, CA 92354

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    What hospitals are Dr. Kushnir affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Kushnir has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta,Murrieta, CA
    Loma Linda University Medical Center,Loma Linda, CA
    Tri City Medical Center-Mohammad Pashmforoush,Oceanside, CA
    Choc Hospital Main Campus - Orange,Orange, CA
    Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Center,San Marcos, CA

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

    Dr. Kushnir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316233844.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kushnir?

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

    What is Dr. Matthew Kushnir's specialty?

    Dr. Kushnir is an Anesthesiologist near San Diego, 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 Dr. Matthew Kushnir affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kushnir is affiliated with Tri-City Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Dr. Matthew Kushnir accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Matthew Kushnir is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Matthew Kushnir offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew Kushnir?

    Please contact Dr. Kushnir's office at (858) 565-9666 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kushnir's office located?

    Dr. Kushnir's offices are located in San Diego, CA and Loma Linda, CA.