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Dr. Taissa Cherry, MD

Dr. Taissa Cherry, MD

Anesthesiologist, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist

San Francisco, CA

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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. 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 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 as an 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 an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Cherry typically treat?

    As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9682: Presence of neurostimulator

    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:

    • 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

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Cherry 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Relief Spinal 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
    • 62321: 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, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
    • Epidural neurostimulator placement
    • Percutaneous spinal stimulator
    • SCS implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural

    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. 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

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

    1150 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?A 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 an 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 Dr. Taissa Cherry affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cherry is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Taissa Cherry?

    Please contact Dr. Cherry's office at (415) 833-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Cherry's office located?

    Dr. Cherry's offices are located in San Francisco, CA and Redwood City, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Taissa Cherry have?

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