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18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Henry, Anesthesiologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Melanie Henry, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Henry is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Henry’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Henry’s office at (415) 885-7246.
Is Dr. Henry board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Melanie Henry, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Henry speak?
Dr. Henry and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Henry typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Henry 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. Henry. 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
- 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 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:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, 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 an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Henry typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Henry 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. Henry. 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 Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 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
- 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)
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
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:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
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. Henry accept my insurance?
Dr. Henry accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 885-7246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Henry accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Henry in San Francisco, 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 Corporation
Conifer Health Solutions
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Henry's office located?
What is Dr. Henry's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Henry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356360929.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Henry?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Henry
What is Dr. Melanie Henry's specialty?
Dr. Henry is a Anesthesiologist near San Francisco, 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. Melanie Henry affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Henry is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, John Muir Health Walnut Creek 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
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Is Melanie Henry accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Melanie Henry is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melanie Henry offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Henry's office at (415) 885-7246 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melanie Henry?
Please contact Dr. Henry's office at (415) 885-7246 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melanie Henry have?
Dr. Melanie Henry is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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