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Dr. Taissa Cherry, MD

Dr. Taissa Cherry, MD

San Francisco, CA

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Cherry, Anesthesiologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Taissa Cherry, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Cherry graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Cherry is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cherry’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cherry’s office at (415) 833-2000.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

    • Medical School: Emory University School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Cherry board certified in Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Taissa Cherry, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Cherry speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cherry treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Cherry 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. Cherry. 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.

    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

    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:

    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Tic Douloureux
    • Facial Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G500: Trigeminal neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Neurostimulator Device
    • Nerve Stimulator
    • Neuromodulation Device
    • Implantable Stimulator

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9682: Presence of neurostimulator

    Also known as:

    • Complex regional pain syndrome
    • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
    • CRPS
    • Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
    • RSD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9050: Complex regional pain syndrome I, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Use of Assistive Devices
    • Assistive Devices
    • Medical Support Devices
    • Adaptive Equipment
    • Mobility Aids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z978: Presence of other specified devices

    Also known as:

    • Atypical Facial Pain
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain
    • Chronic Facial Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G501: Atypical facial pain

    Also known as:

    • Migraine
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Occipital Neuralgia
    • Headache
    • Nerve Pain in Back of Head
    • Occipital Nerve Pain
    • Neuralgia of the Head

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5481: Occipital neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Pain
    • Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neuralgia
    • Neuritis
    • Nerve inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7910: Myalgia, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Depression
    • Clinical depression
    • Major depressive disorder
    • Mood disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F32A: Depression, unspecified

    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

    Does Dr. Cherry accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cherry accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 833-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cherry accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Cherry in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alameda Alliance

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cherry's office located?

    Dr. Taissa Cherry's Primary Practice

    2238 Geary Blvd

    San Francisco, CA 94115

    (415) 833-2000

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    Dr. Taissa Cherry's Practice 2

    1190 Veterans Blvd

    Redwood City, CA 94063

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    Dr. Taissa Cherry's Practice 3

    2200 Ofarrell St

    San Francisco, CA 94115

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

    Dr. Cherry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669528121.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cherry?

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

    What is Dr. Taissa Cherry's specialty?

    Dr. Cherry is a Anesthesiologist near San Francisco, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Cherry to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Taissa Cherry affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Cherry is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Redwood City Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?

    Explore Anesthesiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Taissa Cherry accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Taissa Cherry is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Taissa Cherry offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cherry's office at (415) 833-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Taissa Cherry?

    Please contact Dr. Cherry's office at (415) 833-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Taissa Cherry have?

    Dr. Taissa Cherry is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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