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18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Koch, Anesthesiologist in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Christian Koch, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Koch graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Franciscan Med Ctr-Dayton, Family Medicine. Dr. Koch is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Koch’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Koch’s office at (626) 397-5000.
Where did Dr. Koch go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Franciscan Med Ctr-Dayton, Family Medicine
Medical School: University of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh | University of California
Is Dr. Koch board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Christian Koch, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Koch speak?
Dr. Koch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Koch typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Koch 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. Koch. 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:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Cesarean Delivery
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
- C-section
- Surgical Birth
- Cesarean Section
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
- O82: Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication
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 Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
- Cesarean Delivery
- Prior Cesarean Section
- Uterine Scar from C-section
- C-section History in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Cycle
- Assisted Reproductive Technology
- Infertility
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Cycle
- Fertility Treatment Cycle
- ART Procedure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3183: Encounter for assisted reproductive fertility procedure cycle
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:
- Spinal Disc Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Back Disc Problems
- Spinal Disc Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- M519: Unspecified thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorder
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Koch typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Koch 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. Koch. 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:
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
- 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
CPT Codes:
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
- 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
Does Dr. Koch accept my insurance?
Dr. Koch 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. Koch accept in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Koch 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
City of Los Angeles
Clever Care Health Plan
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Koch's office located?
Dr. Christian Koch's Primary Practice
100 W California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 397-5000
What is Dr. Koch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Koch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437179736.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Koch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Koch
What is Dr. Christian Koch's specialty?
Dr. Koch 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. Christian Koch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Koch is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Valley Presbyterian Hospital, San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, Huntington Hospital, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Adventist Health White Memorial 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 Christian Koch accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christian Koch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christian Koch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Koch's office at (626) 397-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christian Koch?
Please contact Dr. Koch's office at (626) 397-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christian Koch have?
Dr. Christian Koch is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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