Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ambach, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist in Carlsbad, CA?
Where did Dr. Ambach go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Louisiana State University
Is Dr. Ambach board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Mary Ambach, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , null
What languages does Dr. Ambach speak?
Dr. Ambach and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Tagalog
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist like Dr. Ambach typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Ambach 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. Ambach. 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:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
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
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist like Dr. Ambach typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Ambach 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. Ambach. 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:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
Does Dr. Ambach accept my insurance?
Dr. Ambach accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 909-2355 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ambach accept in Carlsbad, CA?
Dr. Ambach in Carlsbad, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ambach's office located?
Dr. Mary Ambach's Primary Practice
6125 Paseo del Norte Ste 100
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 909-2355
What hospitals are Dr. Ambach affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ambach has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 78 reviews
Office Experience
99% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
99% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
76% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
96% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Mary Ambach an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Ambach has been rated and reviewed by 78 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Ambach, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Ambach's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ambach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083769566.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ambach?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ambach