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40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hirst, Anesthesiologist in Riverside, CA?
Dr. David Hirst, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Riverside, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Hirst completed his residency at Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hirst is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hirst’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hirst’s office at (951) 686-3575.
Where did Dr. Hirst go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Hirst board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. David Hirst, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Hirst speak?
Dr. Hirst and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hirst typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hirst 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. Hirst. 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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
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:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Umbilical Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Female Organ Prolapse
- Genital Prolapse
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- N819: Female genital prolapse, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hirst typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hirst 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. Hirst. 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 or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
- Lower Back Epidural Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 62322: 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, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance
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. Hirst accept my insurance?
Dr. Hirst accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (951) 686-3575 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hirst accept in Riverside, CA?
Dr. Hirst in Riverside, 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 Third Party
AlphaCare
Heritage Health
Inland Empire Health Plan
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hirst's office located?
What is Dr. Hirst's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hirst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376686410.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hirst?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hirst
What is Dr. David Hirst's specialty?
Dr. Hirst is a Anesthesiologist near Riverside, 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 this Dr. David Hirst affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hirst is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim 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 David Hirst accepting new patients in Riverside, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Hirst is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Hirst offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hirst's office at (951) 686-3575 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Hirst?
Please contact Dr. Hirst's office at (951) 686-3575 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Hirst have?
Dr. David Hirst is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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