Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sawyer, Anesthesiologist in Pasadena, CA?
What languages does Dr. Sawyer speak?
Dr. Sawyer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Sawyer typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sawyer 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. Sawyer. 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:
- 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Middle Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Sawyer typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sawyer 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. Sawyer. 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:
- 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:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
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:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Sawyer accept my insurance?
Dr. Sawyer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (263) 975-0006 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sawyer accept in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Sawyer 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Humana
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sawyer's office located?
Dr. Forrest Sawyer's Primary Practice
100 W California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
(263) 975-0006
What hospitals are Dr. Sawyer affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sawyer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sawyer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sawyer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770087009.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sawyer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sawyer