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Who is Dr. Agarwala, Anesthesiologist in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Aakash Agarwala, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Agarwala is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Agarwala’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Agarwala’s office at (626) 397-5000.
Is Dr. Agarwala board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Aakash Agarwala, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Agarwala speak?
Dr. Agarwala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Agarwala typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Agarwala 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. Agarwala. 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 here.
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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
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 Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
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. Agarwala typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Agarwala 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. Agarwala. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Also known as:
- Intercostal Nerve Block
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Rib nerve injection
- Chest wall nerve block
- Intercostal pain injection
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64420: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; intercostal nerve, single level
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Axillary Nerve Block Injection
- Armpit nerve block
- Axillary nerve pain injection
- Shoulder nerve block
- Guided nerve injection
CPT Codes:
- 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Bilateral Thoracic Fascial Plane Block for Pain
- Chest Wall Nerve Block
- Thoracic Pain Injection (Bilateral)
- Fascial Plane Block for Chest Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64468: Thoracic Fascial Plane Block, Bilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
Does Dr. Agarwala accept my insurance?
Dr. Agarwala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 397-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Agarwala accept in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Agarwala in Pasadena, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Central Health
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Agarwala's office located?
Dr. Aakash Agarwala's Primary Practice
100 W California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 397-5000
What is Dr. Agarwala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Agarwala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780710145.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Agarwala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Agarwala
What is Dr. Aakash Agarwala's specialty?
Dr. Agarwala is a Anesthesiologist near Pasadena, 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. Aakash Agarwala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Agarwala is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Adventist Health Glendale, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Alhambra Hospital 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 Aakash Agarwala accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?
Yes, Dr. Aakash Agarwala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Aakash Agarwala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Agarwala's office at (626) 397-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Aakash Agarwala?
Please contact Dr. Agarwala's office at (626) 397-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Aakash Agarwala have?
Dr. Aakash Agarwala is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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