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Who is Dr. Suydam, Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Steven Suydam, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Suydam is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Suydam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Suydam’s office at (858) 565-9666.
Where did Dr. Suydam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of California, San Diego, Anesthesiology
Is Dr. Suydam board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Steven Suydam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology , American Board of Anesthesiology since 2010
What languages does Dr. Suydam speak?
Dr. Suydam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Suydam typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Suydam 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. Suydam. 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 here.
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:
- 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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Uterine Polyp
- Uterine Disease
- Endometrial Polyp
- Womb Polyp
ICD-10 Codes:
- N840: Polyp of corpus uteri
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Suydam typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Suydam 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. Suydam. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Thoracic Paravertebral Nerve Block
- Mid-Back Nerve Block
- Thoracic Spinal Nerve Injection
- Paravertebral Pain Block
CPT Codes:
- 64461: Paravertebral block (PVB) (paraspinous block), thoracic; single injection site (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Does Dr. Suydam accept my insurance?
Dr. Suydam 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. Suydam accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Suydam in San Diego, 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
Humana
Inland Empire Health Plan
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Suydam's office located?
What is Dr. Suydam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Suydam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386856821.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Suydam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Suydam
What is Dr. Steven Suydam's specialty?
Dr. Suydam is a 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 this Dr. Steven Suydam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Suydam is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Temecula Valley Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Sharp Coronado 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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Is Steven Suydam accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Steven Suydam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Steven Suydam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Suydam's office at (858) 565-9666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Steven Suydam?
Please contact Dr. Suydam's office at (858) 565-9666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Suydam have?
Dr. Steven Suydam is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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