KC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Curtis, Anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Kristen Curtis is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Curtis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Curtis’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Curtis’s office at (323) 409-7748.
What languages does Dr. Curtis speak?
Dr. Curtis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Curtis typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Curtis 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. Curtis. 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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Curtis typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Curtis 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. Curtis. 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:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Does Dr. Curtis accept my insurance?
Dr. Curtis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 409-7748 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Curtis accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Curtis in Los Angeles, 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Inland Empire
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Curtis' office located?
What is Dr. Curtis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Curtis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659726552.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Curtis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Curtis
What is Dr. Kristen Curtis's specialty?
Dr. Curtis is a Anesthesiologist near Los Angeles, 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. Kristen Curtis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Curtis is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center, Pih Health Whittier Hospital 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
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Is Kristen Curtis accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kristen Curtis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristen Curtis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Curtis's office at (323) 409-7748 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristen Curtis?
Please contact Dr. Curtis's office at (323) 409-7748 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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