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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Saldanha, Anesthesiologist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Usha Saldanha, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Saldanha is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saldanha’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saldanha’s office.
What languages does Dr. Saldanha speak?
Dr. Saldanha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Saldanha typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Saldanha 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. Saldanha. 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:
- 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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Saldanha typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Saldanha 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. Saldanha. 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:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Continuous Femoral Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- Femoral Nerve Catheter Infusion
- Thigh Nerve Block
- Continuous Pain Relief Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64448: Injection(S), Anesthetic Agent(S) And/Or Steroid; Femoral Nerve, Continuous Infusion By Catheter (Including Catheter Placement), 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:
- 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. Saldanha accept my insurance?
Dr. Saldanha 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. Saldanha accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Saldanha in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Conifer Health Solutions
Kaiser Permanente
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Saldanha's office located?
What is Dr. Saldanha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saldanha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205107869.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saldanha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saldanha
What is Dr. Usha Saldanha's specialty?
Dr. Saldanha is a Anesthesiologist near Sacramento, 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. Usha Saldanha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Saldanha is affiliated with Uc Davis Medical 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 Usha Saldanha accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Usha Saldanha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Usha Saldanha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Saldanha's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Usha Saldanha?
Please contact Dr. Saldanha's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Saldanha
2315 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817