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Who is Dr. Brown-Walker, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist in Santa Maria, CA?
Dr. Kendra Brown-Walker, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Santa Maria, CA. Dr. Brown-Walker graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond and completed her residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School Program. Dr. Brown-Walker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brown-Walker’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brown-Walker’s office at (803) 581-4747.
Where did Dr. Brown-Walker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Eastern Virginia Medical School Program
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond
What languages does Dr. Brown-Walker speak?
Dr. Brown-Walker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist like Dr. Brown-Walker typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Brown-Walker 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. Brown-Walker. 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:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist like Dr. Brown-Walker typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Kendra Brown-Walker may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Brown-Walker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Brown-Walker accept my insurance?
Dr. Brown-Walker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 581-4747 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brown-Walker accept in Santa Maria, CA?
Dr. Brown-Walker in Santa Maria, 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
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
DaVita Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Brown-Walker's office located?
Dr. Kendra Brown-Walker's Primary Practice
135 Carmen Ln
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(803) 581-4747
What is Dr. Brown-Walker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brown-Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659691897.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brown-Walker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brown-Walker
What is Dr. Kendra Brown-Walker's specialty?
Dr. Brown-Walker is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist near Santa Maria, CA.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist do?
A physiatrist specializing in Pain Medicine evaluates and treats patients with acute or chronic pain, including pain associated with cancer, in both hospital and outpatient settings. They also collaborate with other specialists to coordinate comprehensive care tailored to the patients needs.
Is this Dr. Kendra Brown-Walker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brown-Walker is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Panorama City 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 Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kendra Brown-Walker accepting new patients in Santa Maria, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kendra Brown-Walker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kendra Brown-Walker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brown-Walker's office at (803) 581-4747 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kendra Brown-Walker?
Please contact Dr. Brown-Walker's office at (803) 581-4747 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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