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Dr. Stefan Besada, MD

Anesthesiologist

Compton, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Besada, Anesthesiologist in Compton, CA?

    Dr. Stefan Besada, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Compton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Besada is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Besada’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Besada’s office at 1079444943.

    What languages does Dr. Besada speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Besada typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Besada 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. Besada. 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:

    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Recurrent Depression in Partial Remission
    • Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
    • Depression
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression
    • Improving recurrent depression
    • Resolving recurrent depressive symptoms
    • Partial recovery from recurrent depression
    • Psychotic depression
    • Severe depression with delusions
    • Depression with hallucinations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
    • F3341: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission
    • F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode
    • Manic depression
    • Bipolar illness
    • Mood disorder
    • Severe bipolar depression
    • Major depressive episode in bipolar
    • Profound low mood in bipolar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
    • F314: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Besada typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Stefan Besada may include:

    Please contact Dr. Besada's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Besada accept my insurance?

    Dr. Besada accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at 1079444943 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Besada accept in Compton, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Besada's office located?

    Dr. Stefan Besada's Primary Practice

    2251 W Rosecrans Ave Ste 21

    Compton, CA 90222

    1079444943

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    Dr. Stefan Besada's Practice 2

    100 Moody Ct Ste 200

    Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

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    Dr. Stefan Besada's Practice 3

    757 Westwood Plz

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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

    Dr. Besada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851826333.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Besada?

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

    What is Dr. Stefan Besada's specialty?

    Dr. Besada is an Anesthesiologist near Compton, 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 Dr. Stefan Besada affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Besada is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla West Valley Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center 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 an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Stefan Besada accepting new patients in Compton, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Stefan Besada is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stefan Besada offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Besada's office at 1079444943 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Stefan Besada?

    Please contact Dr. Besada's office at 1079444943 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Besada's office located?

    Dr. Besada's offices are located in Compton, CA, Thousand Oaks, CA, and Los Angeles, CA.