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Dr. Kartik Ananth, MD

Torrance, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ananth, Pain Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Kartik Ananth, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Ananth is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ananth’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ananth’s office at (310) 437-7399.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ananth?

    Dr. Kartik Ananth, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pain Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ananth empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Neuro-Psychiatry, Pain-Chronic, Pain-Interventional Techniques, Pain-Neuropathic, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Torrance/CA community, Dr. Ananth is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Ananth go to medical school and complete their residency?

      Is Dr. Ananth board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist?

      Yes, Dr. Kartik Ananth, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

      What languages does Dr. Ananth speak?

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

      • English

      • Spanish

      What conditions does Dr. Ananth treat?

      As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, Dr. Ananth 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. Ananth. 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:

      • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
      • Recurrent Severe Depression
      • Depression
      • Moderate chronic depression
      • Moderate recurring depression
      • Moderate depressive episodes
      • Chronic severe depression
      • Repeated severe depressive episodes
      • Clinical depression

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
      • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

      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:

      • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
      • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
      • Spine Injuries and Disorder
      • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
      • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
      • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

      Also known as:

      • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
      • Anxiety
      • GAD
      • Chronic Worry
      • Excessive Worry Disorder

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

      Also known as:

      • Low Back Pain
      • Back Pain
      • Lumbago
      • Lower Back Ache
      • Backache

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
      • Neck Injuries and Disorder
      • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
      • Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
      • Pinched Nerve in Neck
      • Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M5010: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, unspecified cervical region

      Also known as:

      • Chronic pain syndrome
      • Chronic Pain
      • Persistent pain syndrome
      • Long-term pain condition
      • Chronic widespread pain

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

      Also known as:

      • Neck Pain
      • Neck Injuries and Disorder
      • Cervical Pain
      • Sore Neck
      • Neck Ache

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M542: Cervicalgia

      What procedures does Dr. Ananth perform?

      As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, Dr. Ananth 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. Ananth. 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
      • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
      • Epidural Steroid Injection
      • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
      • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
      • Caudal Epidural Injection
      • Spinal Nerve Block
      • Pain Management Injection
      • TFESI (Lumbar)
      • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
      • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
      • Cervical Epidural Injection
      • Thoracic Epidural Injection
      • Pain Relief Spinal Injection
      • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
      • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
      • Paravertebral Facet Injection
      • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
      • Lower Back Epidural Injection
      • Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)

      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)
      • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
      • 62321: 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, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
      • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
      • 62322: 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); without imaging guidance

      Also known as:

      • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
      • Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
      • Facet joint block
      • Zygapophyseal joint injection
      • Lower back facet injection
      • Sacral facet injection
      • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
      • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
      • Lumbar Facet Denervation

      CPT Codes:

      • 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
      • 64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

      Also known as:

      • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
      • Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
      • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
      • Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain

      CPT Codes:

      • 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint

      Also known as:

      • Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
      • Cervical Facet Injection
      • Thoracic Facet Injection
      • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
      • Spinal Joint Injection

      CPT Codes:

      • 64491: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

      Also known as:

      • Nerve Ablation for Neck or Upper Back Pain
      • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
      • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Neck
      • Cervical Facet Denervation
      • Thoracic Facet Nerve Block

      CPT Codes:

      • 64633: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, single facet joint

      Also known as:

      • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Neck/Mid-Back)
      • Radiofrequency Ablation Facet Joint
      • Cervical Facet Nerve Destruction
      • Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
      • Spine Nerve Ablation

      CPT Codes:

      • 64634: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

      Also known as:

      • Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
      • Epidural neurostimulator placement
      • Percutaneous spinal stimulator
      • SCS implant

      CPT Codes:

      • 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural

      Also known as:

      • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
      • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
      • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
      • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
      • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
      • Spinal Nerve Block
      • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
      • Trigger Point Release Injections
      • Muscle Pain Injections
      • Myofascial Pain Injections
      • Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
      • Cervical Facet Injection
      • Thoracic Facet Injection
      • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
      • SI joint injection
      • Sacroiliac steroid injection
      • Image-guided SI joint injection
      • Sacroiliac joint block

      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)
      • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
      • 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
      • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed

      Also known as:

      • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
      • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
      • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
      • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
      • Knee Injection with Ultrasound

      CPT Codes:

      • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

      Does Dr. Ananth accept my insurance?

      Dr. Ananth accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 437-7399 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Ananth accept in Torrance, CA?

      Dr. Ananth in Torrance, 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

      • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

      • Centene

      • Crown Cork and Seal Company

      • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

      • Healthcare Advantage

      • Humana

      • Medicare

      • Other Health Care Provider

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Ananth's office located?

      Dr. Kartik Ananth's Primary Practice

      23150 Crenshaw Blvd Ste 100

      Torrance, CA 90505

      (310) 437-7399

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

      Dr. Ananth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821279423.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ananth?

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

      What is Dr. Kartik Ananth's specialty?

      Dr. Ananth is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist near Torrance, CA. A neurologist, child neurologist, or psychiatrist specializing in the care of patients with acute, chronic, or cancer-related pain provides expert treatment in both hospital and outpatient settings. Serving as either a primary physician or consultant, they deliver comprehensive care, often coordinating with other specialists to address the complex needs of these patients. Contact Dr. Ananth to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. Kartik Ananth affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Ananth is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance 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

      Where can I learn more about Pain Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist?

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      Is Kartik Ananth accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?

      Yes, Dr. Kartik Ananth is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Kartik Ananth offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Ananth's office at (310) 437-7399 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Kartik Ananth?

      Please contact Dr. Ananth's office at (310) 437-7399 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

      Which board certifications does Dr. Kartik Ananth have?

      Dr. Kartik Ananth is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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