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Who is Dr. Gaeta, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Watsonville, CA?
Dr. Raymond Gaeta, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Watsonville, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gaeta is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gaeta’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gaeta’s office at (650) 645-1100.
Is Dr. Gaeta board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Raymond Gaeta, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Gaeta speak?
Dr. Gaeta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Gaeta typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gaeta 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. Gaeta. 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:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, 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
Also known as:
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Disc Degeneration
- Lumbosacral Disc Degeneration
- Worn Spinal Discs
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5137: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Gaeta typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Raymond Gaeta may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Gaeta's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gaeta accept my insurance?
Dr. Gaeta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 645-1100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gaeta accept in Watsonville, CA?
Dr. Gaeta in Watsonville, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Gaeta's office located?
Dr. Raymond Gaeta's Primary Practice
550 S Green Valley Rd
Watsonville, CA 95076
(650) 645-1100
What is Dr. Gaeta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gaeta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225179823.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaeta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gaeta
What is Dr. Raymond Gaeta's specialty?
Dr. Gaeta is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Watsonville, CA.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?
In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.
Is this Dr. Raymond Gaeta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gaeta is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Novato Community Hospital, Memorial Hospital Los Banos, Eden Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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
When to see a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Raymond Gaeta accepting new patients in Watsonville, CA?
Yes, Dr. Raymond Gaeta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Raymond Gaeta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gaeta's office at (650) 645-1100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Raymond Gaeta?
Please contact Dr. Gaeta's office at (650) 645-1100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Raymond Gaeta have?
Dr. Raymond Gaeta is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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