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Who is Dr. Sofia, Anesthesiologist in Rancho Mirage, CA?
Dr. Peter Sofia, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Rancho Mirage, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sofia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sofia’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sofia’s office at (760) 340-3911.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sofia?
Dr. Peter Sofia, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Anesthesiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Sofia empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Critical Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Rancho Mirage, CA community, Dr. Sofia is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Sofia speak?
Dr. Sofia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Sofia typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sofia 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. Sofia. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
Also known as:
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Sofia typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sofia 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. Sofia. 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
- Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- Fascial plane block for leg pain
- Lower extremity nerve injection
- Leg pain block with imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Knee Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
- Genicular Nerve Block
- Knee Pain Steroid Injection
- Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Sofia accept my insurance?
Dr. Sofia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 340-3911 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sofia accept in Rancho Mirage, CA?
Dr. Sofia in Rancho Mirage, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
AlphaCare
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sofia's office located?
Dr. Peter Sofia's Primary Practice
39000 Bob Hope Dr
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 340-3911
What is Dr. Sofia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sofia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003159484.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sofia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sofia
What is Dr. Peter Sofia's specialty?
Dr. Sofia is a Anesthesiologist near Rancho Mirage, 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. Peter Sofia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sofia is affiliated with Eisenhower Health Main Campus 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 Peter Sofia accepting new patients in Rancho Mirage, CA?
Yes, Dr. Peter Sofia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Sofia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sofia's office at (760) 340-3911 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Sofia?
Please contact Dr. Sofia's office at (760) 340-3911 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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