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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tsakos, Anesthesiologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Drew Tsakos, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Tsakos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tsakos’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tsakos’s office at (310) 576-7267.
What languages does Dr. Tsakos speak?
Dr. Tsakos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Tsakos typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Tsakos 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. Tsakos. 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
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
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:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right 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:
- Obesity during childbirth
- Childbirth Problems
- Obesity
- Obesity in labor
- Maternal obesity during delivery
- Weight issues during childbirth
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99214: Obesity complicating childbirth
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Tsakos typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Tsakos 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. Tsakos. 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
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Tsakos accept my insurance?
Dr. Tsakos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 576-7267 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tsakos accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Tsakos in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tsakos' office located?
Dr. Drew Tsakos' Primary Practice
2121 Wilshire Blvd Ste 201
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 576-7267
What is Dr. Tsakos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tsakos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366804312.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tsakos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tsakos
What is Dr. Drew Tsakos's specialty?
Dr. Tsakos is a Anesthesiologist near Santa Monica, 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. Drew Tsakos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tsakos is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance 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 Drew Tsakos accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Drew Tsakos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Drew Tsakos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tsakos's office at (310) 576-7267 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Drew Tsakos?
Please contact Dr. Tsakos's office at (310) 576-7267 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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