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Dr. Natacha Telusca, MD
Redwood City, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Telusca, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Natacha Telusca, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Telusca is fluent in English and Creoles and pidgins, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Telusca’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Telusca’s office at (213) 413-3000.
What languages does Dr. Telusca speak?
Dr. Telusca and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Creoles and pidgins
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Telusca typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Telusca 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. Telusca. 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:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
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
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Telusca typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Telusca 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. Telusca. 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:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
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:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Telusca accept my insurance?
Dr. Telusca accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 413-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Telusca accept in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Telusca in Redwood City, 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
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Telusca's office located?
Dr. Natacha Telusca's Primary Practice
420 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063
(213) 413-3000
What is Dr. Telusca's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Telusca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245557636.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Telusca?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Telusca
What is Dr. Natacha Telusca's specialty?
Dr. Telusca is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Redwood City, 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. Natacha Telusca affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Telusca is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare 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 Natacha Telusca accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Natacha Telusca is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Natacha Telusca offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Telusca's office at (213) 413-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Natacha Telusca?
Please contact Dr. Telusca's office at (213) 413-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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