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Dr. Wesley San, MD
Tacoma, WA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. San, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Wesley San, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA. Dr. San is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. San’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. San’s office at (253) 272-9994.
What languages does Dr. San speak?
Dr. San and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. San typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. San 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. San. 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. San typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. San 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. San. 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:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
Also known as:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
CPT Codes:
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
Does Dr. San accept my insurance?
Dr. San accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 272-9994 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. San accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. San in Tacoma, WA 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
First Administrators
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. San's office located?
What is Dr. San's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. San's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376834838.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. San?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. San
What is Dr. Wesley San's specialty?
Dr. San is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Tacoma, WA.
What does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist do?
Interventional pain medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating pain and related disorders using interventional techniques. It is primarily aimed at managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, either as a standalone treatment or in combination with other therapeutic approaches.
Is this Dr. Wesley San affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. San is affiliated with Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor 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
When to see an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Wesley San accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Wesley San is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wesley San offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. San's office at (253) 272-9994 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wesley San?
Please contact Dr. San's office at (253) 272-9994 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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