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Dr. Helen Grichkevitch, MD

Los Alamitos, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Grichkevitch, Anesthesiologist in Los Alamitos, CA?

    Dr. Helen Grichkevitch, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Los Alamitos, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Grichkevitch is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Grichkevitch’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Grichkevitch’s office at (412) 359-6907.

    What languages does Dr. Grichkevitch speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Grichkevitch 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. Grichkevitch. 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:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    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:

    • Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Cholecystitis
    • Inflamed gallbladder
    • Gallbladder attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K819: Cholecystitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Grichkevitch 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. Grichkevitch. 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
    • 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

    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

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Nerve Block Injection
    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • TAP Block
    • Rectus Sheath Block
    • Abdominal Plane Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64486: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) unilateral; by injection(s) (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Grichkevitch accept my insurance?

    Dr. Grichkevitch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 359-6907 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Grichkevitch accept in Los Alamitos, CA?

    Dr. Grichkevitch in Los Alamitos, 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

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Heritage Health

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Grichkevitch's office located?

    Dr. Helen Grichkevitch's Primary Practice

    3751 Katella Ave

    Los Alamitos, CA 90720

    (412) 359-6907

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    Dr. Helen Grichkevitch's Practice 2

    2880 Atlantic Ave Ste 160

    Long Beach, CA 90806

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

    Dr. Grichkevitch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356873541.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Grichkevitch?

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

    What is Dr. Helen Grichkevitch's specialty?

    Dr. Grichkevitch is a Anesthesiologist near Los Alamitos, 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. Helen Grichkevitch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Grichkevitch is affiliated with Uci Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Helen Grichkevitch accepting new patients in Los Alamitos, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Helen Grichkevitch is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Helen Grichkevitch offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Grichkevitch's office at (412) 359-6907 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Helen Grichkevitch?

    Please contact Dr. Grichkevitch's office at (412) 359-6907 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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