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Dr. Tania Faruque, MD
Escondido, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Faruque, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Tania Faruque, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Escondido, CA. Dr. Faruque is fluent in English, Bengali, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Faruque’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Faruque’s office at (760) 489-1876.
What languages does Dr. Faruque speak?
Dr. Faruque and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bengali
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Faruque typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Faruque 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. Faruque. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47896: Other spondylosis, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
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
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Faruque typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Faruque 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. Faruque. 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:
- 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
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
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
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)
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
- 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
Does Dr. Faruque accept my insurance?
Dr. Faruque accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 489-1876 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Faruque accept in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Faruque in Escondido, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Faruque's office located?
Dr. Tania Faruque's Primary Practice
255 N Elm St Ste 101
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 489-1876
What is Dr. Faruque's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Faruque's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881910511.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Faruque?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Faruque
What is Dr. Tania Faruque's specialty?
Dr. Faruque is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Escondido, 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. Tania Faruque affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Faruque is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway 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 Tania Faruque accepting new patients in Escondido, CA?
Yes, Dr. Tania Faruque is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tania Faruque offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Faruque's office at (760) 489-1876 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tania Faruque?
Please contact Dr. Faruque's office at (760) 489-1876 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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