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Dr. Philip Greider, MD

Whittier, CA

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Greider, Anesthesiologist in Whittier, CA?

    Dr. Philip Greider, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Whittier, CA. He has been practicing for over 37 years. Dr. Greider graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio and completed his residency at Unconfirmed Foreign Training, Anesthesiology Penn St U Hp-M S Hershey Mc, Anesthesiology. Dr. Greider is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Greider’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Greider’s office at (562) 698-0811.

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

    • Residency: Unconfirmed Foreign Training, Anesthesiology Penn St U Hp-M S Hershey Mc, Anesthesiology

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx | The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio

    What languages does Dr. Greider speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Greider 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. Greider. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Prior Cesarean Section
    • Uterine Scar from C-section
    • C-section History in Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Breech Presentation
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Baby is Breech
    • Feet First Birth
    • Bottom First Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O321XX0: Maternal care for breech presentation, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Weak Labor Contractions
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Ineffective Contractions
    • Uterine Inertia
    • Hypotonic Uterine Dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O620: Primary inadequate contractions

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Stress During Childbirth
    • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Fetal distress during labor
    • Baby stress during delivery
    • Unspecified fetal complication in birth
    • Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
    • Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
    • Fetal distress due to heart rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O779: Labor and delivery complicated by fetal stress, unspecified
    • O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Greider 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. Greider. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
    • Lower Back Epidural Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Greider accept my insurance?

    Dr. Greider accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 698-0811 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Greider accept in Whittier, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • All Other Third Party

    • Bright Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Greider's office located?

    Dr. Philip Greider's Primary Practice

    12401 Washington Blvd

    Whittier, CA 90602

    (562) 698-0811

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

    Dr. Greider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427232982.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Greider?

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

    What is Dr. Philip Greider's specialty?

    Dr. Greider is a Anesthesiologist near Whittier, 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 this Dr. Philip Greider affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Greider is affiliated with Pih Health Whittier Hospital 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

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    Is Philip Greider accepting new patients in Whittier, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Philip Greider is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Philip Greider offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Greider's office at (562) 698-0811 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Philip Greider?

    Please contact Dr. Greider's office at (562) 698-0811 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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