Dr. Stefan Gustafson

Laguna Hills, CA

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Gustafson, Physiatrist in Laguna Hills, CA?

Dr. Stefan Gustafson is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Laguna Hills, CA. Dr. Gustafson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gustafson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gustafson’s office at (949) 837-5111.

What languages does Dr. Gustafson speak?

Dr. Gustafson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English

What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Gustafson typically treat?

As a Physiatrist, Dr. Gustafson 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. Gustafson. 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:

Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Lumbago
Lower Back Ache
Backache

ICD-10 Codes:

M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

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

What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Gustafson typically perform?

As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Stefan Gustafson may include:

Please contact Dr. Gustafson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Gustafson accept my insurance?

Dr. Gustafson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 837-5111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Gustafson accept in Laguna Hills, CA?

Dr. Gustafson in Laguna Hills, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
UMR Administered Payer

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Where is Dr. Gustafson's office located?

Dr. Stefan Gustafson's Primary Practice

23961 Calle de la Magdalena Ste 119

Laguna Hills, CA 92653

(949) 837-5111

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What is Dr. Gustafson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Gustafson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790287464.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gustafson?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gustafson

What is Dr. Stefan Gustafson's specialty?

Dr. Gustafson is a Physiatrist near Laguna Hills, CA.

What does a Physiatrist do?

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

Is Dr. Stefan Gustafson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Gustafson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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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