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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Peinado, Anesthesiologist in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Christopher Peinado, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Luis Obispo, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Peinado is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Peinado’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Peinado’s office at (805) 928-1731.
Is Dr. Peinado board certified in Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Peinado, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Peinado speak?
Dr. Peinado and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Peinado treat?
As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Peinado 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. Peinado. 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:
- Age-Related Cataract
- Cataract
- Senile Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
ICD-10 Codes:
- H259: Unspecified age-related cataract
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
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:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Digestive Disease
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- GI problems
- Stomach and gut issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K9289: Other specified diseases of the digestive system
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:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
What procedures does Dr. Peinado perform?
As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Peinado 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. Peinado. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Does Dr. Peinado accept my insurance?
Dr. Peinado accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 928-1731 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Peinado accept in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Peinado in San Luis Obispo, 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 Territories
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CenCal Health
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Heritage Health
Humana
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Peinado's office located?
Dr. Christopher Peinado's Primary Practice
1010 Murray Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 928-1731
What is Dr. Peinado's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Peinado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609937754.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Peinado?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Peinado
What is Dr. Christopher Peinado's specialty?
Dr. Peinado is a Anesthesiologist near San Luis Obispo, 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. Peinado to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Peinado affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Peinado is affiliated with Dignity Health - Marian Regional 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
Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?
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Is Christopher Peinado accepting new patients in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Peinado is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Peinado offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Peinado's office at (805) 928-1731 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Peinado?
Please contact Dr. Peinado's office at (805) 928-1731 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Peinado have?
Dr. Christopher Peinado is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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