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Dr. Andres Betts, MD

San Clemente, CA

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Betts, Anesthesiologist in San Clemente, CA?

    Dr. Andres Betts, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Clemente, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Betts graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, General Surgery. He is a member of the MemorialCare Physician Society. Dr. Betts is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Betts’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Betts’s office at (949) 364-8959.

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

    • Fellowship: VA Medical Center - Long Beach

    • Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, General Surgery | University Ca Irvine Med Center | University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca | University of California

    Is Dr. Betts board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Andres Betts, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Betts speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Betts treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Betts 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. Betts. 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
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M797: Fibromyalgia

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Degeneration
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
    • Worn Neck Discs
    • Cervical Spondylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region

    What procedures does Dr. Betts perform?

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

    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)
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
    • Lumbar Facet Denervation

    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)
    • 64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block

    CPT Codes:

    • 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:

    • Kyphoplasty for Thoracic Spine Fracture
    • Thoracic Vertebral Augmentation
    • Spine Fracture Repair (Kyphoplasty)
    • Backbone Compression Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 22513: Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone biopsy included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral cannulation, inclusive of all imaging guidance; thoracic

    Also known as:

    • Kyphoplasty for Additional Vertebra
    • Vertebral Augmentation (Extra Level)
    • Spine Fracture Repair (Additional)
    • Percutaneous Vertebral Body Augmentation

    CPT Codes:

    • 22515: Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone biopsy included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral cannulation, inclusive of all imaging guidance; each additional thoracic or lumbar vertebral body (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Kyphoplasty for Lumbar Spine Fracture
    • Vertebral Augmentation (Lumbar)
    • Percutaneous Kyphoplasty (Lower Back)
    • Spine Fracture Repair (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 22514: Percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone biopsy included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral cannulation, inclusive of all imaging guidance; lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Sacrum Strengthening Injection
    • Sacroplasty
    • Percutaneous Sacral Augmentation
    • Sacrum Cement Injection
    • Spine Bone Strengthening

    CPT Codes:

    • 0200T: Percutaneous sacral augmentation (sacroplasty), unilateral injection(s), including the use of a balloon or mechanical device, when used, 1 or more needles, includes imaging guidance and bone biopsy, when performed

    Does Dr. Betts accept my insurance?

    Dr. Betts accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 364-8959 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Betts accept in San Clemente, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Alliant Techsystems

    • Altamed Health Services

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Betts' office located?

    Dr. Andres Betts' Primary Practice

    665 Camino de los Mares Ste 202

    San Clemente, CA 92673

    (949) 364-8959

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    Dr. Andres Betts' Practice 2

    23521 Paseo de Valencia Ste 204

    Laguna Hills, CA 92653

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    Dr. Andres Betts' Practice 3

    18035 Brookhurst St Ste 1200

    Fountain Valley, CA 92708

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    MemorialCare Physician Society

    Member

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

    Dr. Betts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902965841.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Betts?

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

    What is Dr. Andres Betts's specialty?

    Dr. Betts is a Anesthesiologist near San Clemente, 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. Betts to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Andres Betts affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Betts is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Andres Betts accepting new patients in San Clemente, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Andres Betts is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Andres Betts offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Betts's office at (949) 364-8959 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Andres Betts?

    Please contact Dr. Betts's office at (949) 364-8959 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Andres Betts have?

    Dr. Andres Betts is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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