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Who is Dr. Ancona, Anesthesiologist in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Michael Ancona, DO is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Santa Barbara, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ancona is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ancona’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ancona’s office.
What languages does Dr. Ancona speak?
Dr. Ancona and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ancona typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ancona 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. Ancona. 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:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H269: Unspecified cataract
- H25011: Cortical age-related cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
- Breast Reconstruction
- Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction
- Breast implant after mastectomy
- Rebuilding breast after cancer surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z421: Encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ancona typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ancona 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. Ancona. 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
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
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
Does Dr. Ancona accept my insurance?
Dr. Ancona accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ancona accept in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Ancona in Santa Barbara, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Santa Barbara Select IPA
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ancona's office located?
What is Dr. Ancona's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ancona's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659534626.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ancona?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ancona
What is Dr. Michael Ancona's specialty?
Dr. Ancona is a Anesthesiologist near Santa Barbara, 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. Michael Ancona affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ancona is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. 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
When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michael Ancona accepting new patients in Santa Barbara, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Ancona is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Ancona offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ancona's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Ancona?
Please contact Dr. Ancona's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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