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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Poon, Anesthesiologist in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Alan Poon, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Poon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Poon’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Poon’s office at (408) 293-7780.
What languages does Dr. Poon speak?
Dr. Poon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Poon typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Poon 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. Poon. 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 pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Age-Related Cataract
- Cataract
- Senile Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H259: Unspecified age-related cataract
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Right Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Right rotator cuff rupture
- Right shoulder tendon tear
- Right shoulder muscle tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Poon typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Poon 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. Poon. 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:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Poon accept my insurance?
Dr. Poon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 293-7780 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Poon accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Poon in San Jose, 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
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Poon's office located?
What is Dr. Poon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Poon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932335783.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Poon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Poon
What is Dr. Alan Poon's specialty?
Dr. Poon is a Anesthesiologist near San Jose, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Alan Poon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Poon is affiliated with Eden Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca 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 Alan Poon accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alan Poon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alan Poon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Poon's office at (408) 293-7780 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alan Poon?
Please contact Dr. Poon's office at (408) 293-7780 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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