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Dr. Kang Tsau, MD

Anesthesiologist

San Luis Obispo, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tsau, Anesthesiologist in San Luis Obispo, CA?

    Dr. Kang Tsau, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Luis Obispo, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Tsau completed his residency at Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Arrowhead Reg Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Tsau is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tsau’s office at (805) 928-1731.

    Where did Dr. Tsau go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Arrowhead Reg Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi | Medical College of Wisconsin

    Is Dr. Tsau board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Kang Tsau, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Tsau speak?

    Dr. Tsau and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Tsau typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Tsau 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. Tsau. 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:

    • Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Prior Cesarean Section
    • Uterine Scar from C-section
    • C-section History in Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Senile Cataract
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H259: Unspecified age-related cataract

    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:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Tsau typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Tsau 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. Tsau. 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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Tsau accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tsau accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 928-1731 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tsau accept in San Luis Obispo, CA?

    Dr. Tsau in San Luis Obispo, 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 Territories

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Heritage Health

    • Inland Empire Health Plan

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Tsau's office located?

    Dr. Kang Tsau's Primary Practice

    1010 Murray Ave

    San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

    (805) 928-1731

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    Dr. Kang Tsau's Practice 2

    345 S Halcyon Rd

    Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

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    Dr. Kang Tsau's Practice 3

    1515 E Ocean Ave

    Lompoc, CA 93436

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    What hospitals are Dr. Tsau affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Tsau has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center,San Luis Obispo, CA
    Adventist Health Sierra Vista,San Luis Obispo, CA
    Adventist Health Twin Cities,Templeton, CA
    Dignity Health - Arroyo Grande Community Hospital,Arroyo Grande, CA
    Lompoc Valley Medical Center,Lompoc, CA

    What is Dr. Tsau's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Tsau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205981313.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tsau?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tsau

    What is Dr. Kang Tsau's specialty?

    Dr. Tsau is an Anesthesiologist near San Luis Obispo, 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 Dr. Kang Tsau affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tsau is affiliated with Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Dr. Kang Tsau accepting new patients in San Luis Obispo, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kang Tsau is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kang Tsau offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tsau's office at (805) 928-1731 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kang Tsau?

    Please contact Dr. Tsau's office at (805) 928-1731 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tsau's office located?

    Dr. Tsau's offices are located in San Luis Obispo, CA, Arroyo Grande, CA, and Lompoc, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kang Tsau have?

    Dr. Kang Tsau is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.