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Who is Dr. Rakkar, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. George Rakkar, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Rakkar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rakkar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rakkar’s office at (650) 306-9490.
What languages does Dr. Rakkar speak?
Dr. Rakkar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Rakkar typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Rakkar 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. Rakkar. 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
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Neck Spondylosis
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Rakkar typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Rakkar 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. Rakkar. 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:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Does Dr. Rakkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Rakkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 306-9490 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rakkar accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Rakkar in Sacramento, 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
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rakkar's office located?
Dr. George Rakkar's Primary Practice
730 Howe Ave Ste 400
Sacramento, CA 95825
(650) 306-9490
What is Dr. Rakkar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rakkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114363066.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rakkar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rakkar
What is Dr. George Rakkar's specialty?
Dr. Rakkar is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Sacramento, CA.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?
In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.
Is this Dr. George Rakkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rakkar is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Los Banos 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 a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is George Rakkar accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. George Rakkar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Rakkar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rakkar's office at (650) 306-9490 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Rakkar?
Please contact Dr. Rakkar's office at (650) 306-9490 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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