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Dr. Joseph Palma, DO

Anesthesiologist

Escondido, CA

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Palma, Anesthesiologist in Escondido, CA?

    Dr. Joseph Palma, DO is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Escondido, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Palma completed his residency at Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, General Surgery. Dr. Palma is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palma’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palma’s office at (442) 281-5000.

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

    • Residency: Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Touro Univ Coll Of Osteo Med- Vallejo Ca | Touro Center / College of Osteopathic Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Palma speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Palma 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. Palma. 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 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:

    • Obesity
    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity during childbirth
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    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity
    • Obesity in labor
    • Maternal obesity during delivery
    • Weight issues during childbirth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
    • O99214: Obesity complicating childbirth

    Also known as:

    • Other Esophagus Condition
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Various esophageal diseases
    • Miscellaneous esophagus problems
    • Other food pipe issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2289: Other specified disease of esophagus

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Stones
    • Gallstones
    • Choledocholithiasis
    • Biliary duct calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Palma 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. Palma. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Palma accept my insurance?

    Dr. Palma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (442) 281-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Palma accept in Escondido, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • AlphaCare

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthRight Group

    • Heritage Health

    • Molina Healthcare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Palma's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Palma's Primary Practice

    2185 Citracado Pkwy

    Escondido, CA 92029

    (442) 281-5000

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    Dr. Joseph Palma's Practice 2

    4002 Vista Way

    Oceanside, CA 92056

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    Dr. Joseph Palma's Practice 3

    28062 Baxter Rd

    Murrieta, CA 92563

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    What hospitals are Dr. Palma affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Palma has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Menifee Global Medical Center,Sun City, CA
    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale,Mesquite, TX

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

    Dr. Palma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427121318.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palma?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Palma's specialty?

    Dr. Palma is an Anesthesiologist near Escondido, 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. Joseph Palma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Palma is affiliated with Temecula Valley Hospital 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. Joseph Palma accepting new patients in Escondido, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Palma is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Palma offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Palma's office at (442) 281-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Palma?

    Please contact Dr. Palma's office at (442) 281-5000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Palma's office located?

    Dr. Palma's offices are located in Escondido, CA, Oceanside, CA, and Murrieta, CA.