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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ahn, Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Yvonne Ahn, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Ahn graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Ahn is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahn’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahn’s office at (858) 565-9666.
Where did Dr. Ahn go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
What languages does Dr. Ahn speak?
Dr. Ahn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
Spanish
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ahn typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ahn 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. Ahn. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Ureter Stone
- Ureteral Disorder
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
- Ureteral Calculus
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
- N201: Calculus of ureter
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- ACL Sprain
- ACL Injury
- Knee Ligament Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ahn typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ahn 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. Ahn. 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
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- Fascial plane block for leg pain
- Lower extremity nerve injection
- Leg pain block with imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
- Lower Back Epidural Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 62322: 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); without imaging guidance
Does Dr. Ahn accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahn 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. Ahn accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Ahn in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ahn's office located?
What is Dr. Ahn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ahn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447407275.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ahn
What is Dr. Yvonne Ahn's specialty?
Dr. Ahn is a 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 this Dr. Yvonne Ahn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ahn is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital 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 Yvonne Ahn accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Yvonne Ahn is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yvonne Ahn offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahn's office at (858) 565-9666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yvonne Ahn?
Please contact Dr. Ahn's office at (858) 565-9666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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