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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Villegas, Pediatric Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Richard Villegas, MD is a Pediatric Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Villegas graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and completed his residency at University of Nevada School of Medicine Program. Dr. Villegas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Villegas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Villegas’s office at (314) 362-1185.
Where did Dr. Villegas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Nevada School of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
What languages does Dr. Villegas speak?
Dr. Villegas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Anesthesiologist like Dr. Villegas typically treat?
As a Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Dr. Villegas 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. Villegas. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Tooth Decay
- Cavities
- Dental Caries
- Tooth Rot
ICD-10 Codes:
- K029: Dental caries, unspecified
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
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
What procedures does a Pediatric Anesthesiologist like Dr. Villegas typically perform?
As a Pediatric Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Villegas may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
Please contact Dr. Villegas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Villegas accept my insurance?
Dr. Villegas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 362-1185 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Villegas accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Villegas in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Rady Childrens Hospital-San Diego
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Villegas' office located?
What is Dr. Villegas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Villegas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497079099.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Villegas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Villegas
What is Dr. Richard Villegas's specialty?
Dr. Villegas is a Pediatric Anesthesiologist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Pediatric Anesthesiologist do?
A pediatric anesthesiologist is an anesthesiologist with advanced training and expertise in addressing the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. This specialist assesses complex medical issues in young patients requiring surgery and is responsible for their preparation and postoperative care. Additionally, they administer anesthesia and manage pain for procedures performed outside the operating room, including MRI, CT scans, and radiation therapy.
Is this Dr. Richard Villegas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Villegas is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Escondido 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 Richard Villegas accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Villegas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Villegas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Villegas's office at (314) 362-1185 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Villegas?
Please contact Dr. Villegas's office at (314) 362-1185 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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