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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sunu, Anesthesiologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Elizabeth Sunu, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sunu is currently affiliated with St Johns Hospital. Dr. Sunu is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sunu’s office at (310) 477-2465.
What languages does Dr. Sunu speak?
Dr. Sunu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
Spanish
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Sunu typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sunu 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. Sunu. 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:
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- ACL Sprain
- ACL Injury
- Knee Ligament Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Sunu typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sunu 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. Sunu. 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
Does Dr. Sunu accept my insurance?
Dr. Sunu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 477-2465 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sunu accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Sunu in Santa Monica, 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
Cedars-Sinai Healthcare System
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sunu's office located?
What is Dr. Sunu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sunu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609166818.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sunu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sunu
What is Dr. Elizabeth Sunu's specialty?
Dr. Sunu is a Anesthesiologist near Santa Monica, 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. Elizabeth Sunu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sunu is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health 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
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Is Elizabeth Sunu accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Sunu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Sunu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sunu's office at (310) 477-2465 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Sunu?
Please contact Dr. Sunu's office at (310) 477-2465 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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