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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. He is board certified. 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
- 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:
- Muscle Spasms
- Muscle Pain
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle cramps
- Involuntary muscle contractions
- Muscle twitching
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M62838: Other muscle spasm
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Widespread pain syndrome
- Chronic muscle pain
- Fibromyositis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M797: Fibromyalgia
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
Also known as:
- Tailbone and Pelvis Movement Problems
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Sacral Segmental Dysfunction
- Pelvic Somatic Dysfunction
- Sacral Biomechanical Issues
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M9904: Segmental and somatic dysfunction of sacral region
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
- Vaccine Refusal
- Patient Declined Vaccination
- Unvaccinated by Choice
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Tobacco Cessation Counseling
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Harms of Cigarette Smoking and Health Benefits of Quitting
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Quitting tobacco support
- Nicotine addiction counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z716: Tobacco abuse counseling
Which procedures does Dr. Pastushenko perform as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Gary Pastushenko may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pastushenko's office.
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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Pastushenko's office located?
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?
No, Pastushenko is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 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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