Dr. Mary Vijjeswarapu, MD
West Hollywood, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vijjeswarapu, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in West Hollywood, CA?
Dr. Mary Vijjeswarapu, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in West Hollywood, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vijjeswarapu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vijjeswarapu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vijjeswarapu’s office at (310) 423-5841.
What languages does Dr. Vijjeswarapu speak?
Dr. Vijjeswarapu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Vijjeswarapu typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Vijjeswarapu 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. Vijjeswarapu. 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:
- 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Vijjeswarapu typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Vijjeswarapu 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. Vijjeswarapu. 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Cervical or Thoracic Epidural Injection for Pain
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
- Neck Epidural Injection
- Back Epidural Injection
- Spinal Pain Injection
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint 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)
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
- 62324: Injection(s), including indwelling catheter placement, continuous infusion or intermittent bolus, of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; without imaging guidance
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- 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
- 62323: 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, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 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)
Does Dr. Vijjeswarapu accept my insurance?
Dr. Vijjeswarapu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 423-5841 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vijjeswarapu accept in West Hollywood, CA?
Dr. Vijjeswarapu in West Hollywood, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cedars-Sinai Healthcare System
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vijjeswarapu's office located?
Dr. Mary Vijjeswarapu's Primary Practice
8700 Beverly Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048
(310) 423-5841
Dr. Mary Vijjeswarapu's Practice 2
444 S San Vicente Blvd Ste 1101
West Hollywood, CA 90048
What is Dr. Vijjeswarapu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vijjeswarapu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962765180.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vijjeswarapu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vijjeswarapu
What is Dr. Mary Vijjeswarapu's specialty?
Dr. Vijjeswarapu is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near West Hollywood, 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. Mary Vijjeswarapu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vijjeswarapu is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai 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 Mary Vijjeswarapu accepting new patients in West Hollywood, CA?
Yes, Dr. Mary Vijjeswarapu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mary Vijjeswarapu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vijjeswarapu's office at (310) 423-5841 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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