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Dr. Elizabeth Sunu, MD

Anesthesiologist

Santa Monica, CA

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

    • 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

    • University of California

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    Where is Dr. Sunu's office located?

    St Johns Hospital

    1328 22nd St

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

    (310) 477-2465

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    Dr. Elizabeth Sunu's Practice 2

    400 S Sepulveda Blvd Ste 200

    Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

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    Dr. Elizabeth Sunu's Practice 3

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd Dept Of

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

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    What is Dr. Sunu's NPI number?A 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 an 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 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

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Elizabeth Sunu?

    Please contact Dr. Sunu's office at (310) 477-2465 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Sunu's office located?

    Dr. Sunu's offices are located in Santa Monica, CA and Manhattan Beach, CA.