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Dr. Nathaniel Schuster, MD
San Diego, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schuster, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Nathaniel Schuster, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Schuster is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schuster’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schuster’s office at (619) 543-3405.
What languages does Dr. Schuster speak?
Dr. Schuster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Schuster treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Schuster 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. Schuster. 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.
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:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Chronic Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Persistent migraine with aura
- Daily classic migraine
- Transformed migraine with aura
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43E09: Chronic migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Headache
- Nerve Pain in Back of Head
- Occipital Nerve Pain
- Neuralgia of the Head
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5481: Occipital neuralgia
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Neck Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Other Single Nerve Damage
- Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pain
- Other Mononeuropathies
- Specific Localized Nerve Damage
- Uncommon Nerve Injury
- Neuralgia
- Neuritis
- Nerve inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- G588: Other specified mononeuropathies
- M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Orofacial Dystonia
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Facial Muscle Spasms
- Jaw Dystonia
- Mouth Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G244: Idiopathic orofacial dystonia
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
Also known as:
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Right Trochanteric Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Right Hip Bursitis
- Inflamed Right Hip Bursa
- Right Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7061: Trochanteric bursitis, right hip
Also known as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Widespread pain syndrome
- Chronic muscle pain
- Fibromyositis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M797: Fibromyalgia
Also known as:
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Tic Douloureux
- Facial Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G500: Trigeminal neuralgia
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Which procedures does Dr. Schuster perform as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nathaniel Schuster may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Schuster's office.
Does Dr. Schuster accept my insurance?
Dr. Schuster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-3405 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schuster accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Schuster 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Schuster's office located?
Dr. Nathaniel Schuster's Primary Practice
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 543-3405
What is Dr. Schuster's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schuster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861781205.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schuster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schuster
What is Dr. Nathaniel Schuster's specialty?
Dr. Schuster is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near San Diego, CA. In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care. Contact Dr. Schuster to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nathaniel Schuster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schuster is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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
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Is Nathaniel Schuster accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nathaniel Schuster is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nathaniel Schuster offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schuster's office at (619) 543-3405 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nathaniel Schuster?
Please contact Dr. Schuster's office at (619) 543-3405 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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