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Dr. Nippon Vadehra, MD

Dr. Nippon Vadehra, MD

Los Angeles, CA

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vadehra, Anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Nippon Vadehra, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Vadehra graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Internal Medicine. Dr. Vadehra is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vadehra’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vadehra’s office at (323) 857-2000.

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

    • Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il | Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Vadehra board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Nippon Vadehra, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Vadehra speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Vadehra treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Vadehra 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. Vadehra. 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:

    • 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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Myelopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back affecting Spinal Cord
    • Lumbar Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5106: Intervertebral disc disorders with myelopathy, 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:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome
    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Fibromyalgia
    • Widespread pain syndrome
    • Chronic muscle pain
    • Fibromyositis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M797: Fibromyalgia

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5010: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, unspecified cervical region

    What procedures does Dr. Vadehra perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Vadehra 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. Vadehra. 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)

    CPT Codes:

    • 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)
    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
    • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Vadehra accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vadehra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 857-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vadehra accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Vadehra in Los Angeles, 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

    • Apex Healthcare

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthSmart

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • State of Washington

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    Where is Dr. Vadehra's office located?

    Dr. Nippon Vadehra's Primary Practice

    6041 Cadillac Ave

    Los Angeles, CA 90034

    (323) 857-2000

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

    Dr. Vadehra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891862728.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vadehra?

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

    What is Dr. Nippon Vadehra's specialty?

    Dr. Vadehra is a Anesthesiologist near Los Angeles, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Vadehra to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nippon Vadehra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vadehra is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Nippon Vadehra accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nippon Vadehra is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nippon Vadehra offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vadehra's office at (323) 857-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nippon Vadehra?

    Please contact Dr. Vadehra's office at (323) 857-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nippon Vadehra have?

    Dr. Nippon Vadehra is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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