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Dr. Armen Chalian, MD

Dr. Armen Chalian, MD

Anesthesiologist, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist

Orange, CA

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Chalian, Anesthesiologist in Orange, CA?

    Dr. Armen Chalian, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Orange, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Chalian graduated from University of California and completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Anesthesiology Va Long Beach Hlthcare Sys, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chalian is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chalian’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chalian’s office at (714) 619-5383.

    Where did Dr. Chalian go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Anesthesiology Va Long Beach Hlthcare Sys, Internal Medicine | Usc Univ Hosp | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | University of California

    Is Dr. Chalian board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Armen Chalian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Chalian speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Chalian 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. Chalian. 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:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    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:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
    • Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H269: Unspecified cataract

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Chalian 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. Chalian. 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:

    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
    • 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
    • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
    • Lumbar Facet Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Chalian accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chalian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 619-5383 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chalian accept in Orange, CA?

    Dr. Chalian in Orange, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthRight Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Chalian's office located?

    Dr. Armen Chalian's Primary Practice

    1100 W Stewart Dr

    Orange, CA 92868

    (714) 619-5383

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    Dr. Armen Chalian's Practice 2

    400 N Tustin Ave Ste 400

    Cowan Heights, CA 92705

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    Dr. Armen Chalian's Practice 3

    455 S Main St

    Orange, CA 92868

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    What hospitals are Dr. Chalian affiliated with?

    Dr. Chalian has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Children’s Health of Orange County (CHOC),Orange, CA

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

    Dr. Chalian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588685309.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chalian?

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

    What is Dr. Armen Chalian's specialty?

    Dr. Chalian is an Anesthesiologist near Orange, 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. Armen Chalian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Chalian is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Children’s Health of Orange County (CHOC). 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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    Is Dr. Armen Chalian accepting new patients in Orange, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Armen Chalian is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Armen Chalian offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chalian's office at (714) 619-5383 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Armen Chalian?

    Please contact Dr. Chalian's office at (714) 619-5383 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chalian's office located?

    Dr. Chalian's offices are located in Orange, CA and Cowan Heights, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Armen Chalian have?

    Dr. Armen Chalian is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.