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Dr. Gary Pastushenko, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pastushenko, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Gary Pastushenko, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Pastushenko is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pastushenko’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pastushenko’s office at (818) 375-2000.

    What languages does Dr. Pastushenko speak?

    Dr. Pastushenko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Pastushenko treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Pastushenko 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. Pastushenko. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    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:

    • Fibromyalgia
    • Widespread pain syndrome
    • Chronic muscle pain
    • Fibromyositis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M797: Fibromyalgia

    Also known as:

    • Tailbone and Pelvis Movement Problems
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Sacral Segmental Dysfunction
    • Pelvic Somatic Dysfunction
    • Sacral Biomechanical Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M9904: Segmental and somatic dysfunction of sacral region

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Spasms
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Muscle cramps
    • Involuntary muscle contractions
    • Muscle twitching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M62838: Other muscle spasm

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    What procedures does Dr. Pastushenko perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Pastushenko 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. Pastushenko. 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.

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Does Dr. Pastushenko accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pastushenko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 375-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pastushenko accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Pastushenko in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Pastushenko's office located?

    Dr. Gary Pastushenko's Primary Practice

    4647 Zion Ave

    San Diego, CA 92120

    (818) 375-2000

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    Dr. Gary Pastushenko's Practice 2

    13652 Cantara St

    Panorama City, CA 91402

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    Dr. Gary Pastushenko's Practice 3

    26877 Tourney Rd

    Santa Clarita, CA 91355

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    What is Dr. Pastushenko's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Pastushenko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760680417.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pastushenko?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pastushenko

    What is Dr. Gary Pastushenko's specialty?

    Dr. Pastushenko is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near San Diego, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Pastushenko to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gary Pastushenko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pastushenko is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego 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

    Where can I learn more about Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

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    Is Gary Pastushenko accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Pastushenko is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gary Pastushenko offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pastushenko's office at (818) 375-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gary Pastushenko?

    Please contact Dr. Pastushenko's office at (818) 375-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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