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Dr. Scott Pritzlaff, MD

Sacramento, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pritzlaff, Anesthesiologist in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Scott Pritzlaff, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pritzlaff is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pritzlaff’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pritzlaff’s office at (650) 723-6238.

    What languages does Dr. Pritzlaff speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Pritzlaff treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Pritzlaff 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. Pritzlaff. 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:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    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 Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Sciatica
    • Pinched Nerve in Lumbosacral Spine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M4727: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Left Hip Pain
    • Right Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Left Hip
    • Left Hip Ache
    • Left Hip Discomfort
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25552: Pain in left hip
    • M25551: Pain in right hip

    Also known as:

    • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
    • CRPS
    • Causalgia
    • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5771: Causalgia of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
    • CRPS
    • Causalgia
    • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5772: Causalgia of left lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Occipital Neuralgia
    • Headache
    • Nerve Pain in Back of Head
    • Occipital Nerve Pain
    • Neuralgia of the Head

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5481: Occipital neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Right Trochanteric Bursitis
    • Bursitis
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Hip Bursitis
    • Inflamed Right Hip Bursa
    • Right Greater Trochanteric Bursitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7061: Trochanteric bursitis, right hip

    Also known as:

    • Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • vertebral low back pain
    • spine-related low back pain
    • discogenic low back pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain

    What procedures does Dr. Pritzlaff perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Pritzlaff 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. Pritzlaff. 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
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management 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
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection

    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)
    • 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
    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Intercostal Nerve Block
    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections
    • Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block
    • Rib nerve injection
    • Chest wall nerve block
    • Intercostal pain injection
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
    • 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
    • 64420: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; intercostal nerve, single level
    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Genicular Nerve Block for Knee Pain
    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Nerve Destruction for Pain
    • Intercostal Nerve Block (Additional Level)
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • Knee Nerve Ablation
    • Genicular Nerve Neurolysis
    • Nerve Destruction for Knee Pain
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Neurolytic nerve block
    • Peripheral nerve ablation
    • Nerve destruction procedure
    • Rib Nerve Block
    • Chest Wall Nerve Injection
    • Intercostal Pain Injection
    • Thoracic Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64624: Destruction by neurolytic agent, genicular nerve branches including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64640: Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64421: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; intercostal nerve, each additional level (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:

    • 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:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Knee Nerve Pain Injection
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
    • Genicular Nerve Block
    • Knee Pain Steroid Injection
    • Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
    • 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
    • Percutaneous Nerve Stimulator Placement
    • Electrode Array Implantation (Peripheral Nerve)
    • Nerve Pain Stimulator

    CPT Codes:

    • 64555: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; peripheral nerve (excludes sacral nerve)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
    • Epidural neurostimulator placement
    • Percutaneous spinal stimulator
    • SCS implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Ablation for Neck or Upper Back Pain
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Neck
    • Cervical Facet Denervation
    • Thoracic Facet Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64633: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, single facet joint

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
    • Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
    • SCS Implantation
    • Back Pain Stimulator Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Revision or Removal
    • Nerve Stimulator Electrode Array Removal
    • Peripheral Neurostimulator Repair
    • Pain Stimulator Adjustment

    CPT Codes:

    • 64585: Revision or removal of peripheral neurostimulator electrode array

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • Spinal Joint Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64491: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Neck/Mid-Back)
    • Radiofrequency Ablation Facet Joint
    • Cervical Facet Nerve Destruction
    • Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
    • Spine Nerve Ablation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64634: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
    • 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)

    Does Dr. Pritzlaff accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pritzlaff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-6238 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pritzlaff accept in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Pritzlaff in Sacramento, 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

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other TPA

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pritzlaff's office located?

    Dr. Scott Pritzlaff's Primary Practice

    2315 Stockton Blvd

    Sacramento, CA 95817

    (650) 723-6238

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    Dr. Scott Pritzlaff's Practice 2

    450 Broadway St Fl Mc

    Redwood City, CA 94063

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

    Dr. Pritzlaff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912061805.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pritzlaff?

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

    What is Dr. Scott Pritzlaff's specialty?

    Dr. Pritzlaff is a Anesthesiologist near Sacramento, 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. Pritzlaff to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Scott Pritzlaff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pritzlaff is affiliated with UC Davis 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 Scott Pritzlaff accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Pritzlaff is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Pritzlaff offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pritzlaff's office at (650) 723-6238 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Scott Pritzlaff?

    Please contact Dr. Pritzlaff's office at (650) 723-6238 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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