Dr. Alexander Taborek, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Taborek, Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?

Dr. Alexander Taborek, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Taborek is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Taborek’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taborek’s office at (858) 565-9666.

What languages does Dr. Taborek speak?

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

English

What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Taborek typically treat?

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Taborek 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. Taborek. 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:

Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
Osteoarthritis of the left knee
Osteoarthritis of the left hip
Osteoarthritis
Right Knee Arthritis
Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
Right Hip Arthritis
Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
Degenerative joint disease
Wear-and-tear arthritis
Arthrosis
Joint degeneration

ICD-10 Codes:

M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

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:

Groin Hernia (One Side)
Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
Single Groin Hernia
Hernia in One Groin

ICD-10 Codes:

K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

Also known as:

Combined Age-Related Cataract
Cataract
Mixed Type Cataract
Multiple Cataract Types

ICD-10 Codes:

H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye

What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Taborek typically perform?

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Taborek 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. Taborek. 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:

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

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:

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. Taborek accept my insurance?

Dr. Taborek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 565-9666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Taborek accept in San Diego, CA?

Dr. Taborek in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Scripps Health
State of California
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Taborek's office located?

Dr. Alexander Taborek's Primary Practice

3626 Ruffin Rd

San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 565-9666

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What hospitals are Dr. Taborek affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Taborek has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Scripps Green Hospital,La Jolla, CA

Gold Standard Top Hospital

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 5 Procedures

Sharp Memorial Hospital,San Diego, CA

Ranked in 3 Procedures

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

Dr. Taborek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396132452.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taborek?

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

What is Dr. Alexander Taborek's specialty?

Dr. Taborek is an Anesthesiologist near San Diego, 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 Dr. Alexander Taborek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Taborek is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital 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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