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Dr. Prasad Shirvalkar, MD, PHD
San Francisco, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shirvalkar, Pain Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Prasad Shirvalkar, MD, PHD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Shirvalkar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shirvalkar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shirvalkar’s office at (646) 258-0282.
What languages does Dr. Shirvalkar speak?
Dr. Shirvalkar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist like Dr. Shirvalkar typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, Dr. Shirvalkar 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. Shirvalkar. 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:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Neck Spondylosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist like Dr. Shirvalkar typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, Dr. Shirvalkar 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. Shirvalkar. 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:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
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
Does Dr. Shirvalkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Shirvalkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (646) 258-0282 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shirvalkar accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Shirvalkar in San Francisco, 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
Centene Corporation
Conifer Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Imperial Health Holdings
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shirvalkar's office located?
What is Dr. Shirvalkar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shirvalkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447526462.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shirvalkar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shirvalkar
What is Dr. Prasad Shirvalkar's specialty?
Dr. Shirvalkar is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist do?
A neurologist, child neurologist, or psychiatrist specializing in the care of patients with acute, chronic, or cancer-related pain provides expert treatment in both hospital and outpatient settings. Serving as either a primary physician or consultant, they deliver comprehensive care, often coordinating with other specialists to address the complex needs of these patients.
Is this Dr. Prasad Shirvalkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shirvalkar is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare 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 - Psychiatrist & Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Prasad Shirvalkar accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Prasad Shirvalkar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prasad Shirvalkar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shirvalkar's office at (646) 258-0282 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Prasad Shirvalkar?
Please contact Dr. Shirvalkar's office at (646) 258-0282 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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