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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cushing, Physiatrist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Timothy Cushing, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cushing is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cushing’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cushing’s office at (310) 206-6232.
What languages does Dr. Cushing speak?
Dr. Cushing and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Cushing typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Cushing 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. Cushing. 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:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Critical Illness Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- ICU-acquired weakness
- Critical care myopathy
- Muscle weakness after severe illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7281: Critical illness myopathy
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Toxic brain damage
- Toxic encephalopathy
- Brain damage from toxins
- Drug-induced brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G928: Other toxic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Cushing typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Cushing 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. Cushing. 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Cushing accept my insurance?
Dr. Cushing accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 206-6232 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cushing accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Cushing in Santa Monica, 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cushing's office located?
Dr. Timothy Cushing's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 206-6232
What is Dr. Cushing's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cushing's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295094134.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cushing?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cushing
What is Dr. Timothy Cushing's specialty?
Dr. Cushing is a Physiatrist near Santa Monica, CA.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Timothy Cushing affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cushing is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica 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
When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Timothy Cushing accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Timothy Cushing is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Timothy Cushing offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cushing's office at (310) 206-6232 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Timothy Cushing?
Please contact Dr. Cushing's office at (310) 206-6232 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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