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Dr. Ai-Shan Tang, MD

Santa Barbara, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tang, Anesthesiologist in Santa Barbara, CA?

    Dr. Ai-Shan Tang, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Santa Barbara, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Tang is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tang’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tang’s office at (305) 420-6970.

    What languages does Dr. Tang speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Tang 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. Tang. 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:

    • 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:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    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:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Tang 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. Tang. 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:

    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Tang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 420-6970 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tang accept in Santa Barbara, CA?

    Dr. Tang in Santa Barbara, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Santa Barbara Select IPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Tang's office located?

    Dr. Ai-Shan Tang's Primary Practice

    514 W Pueblo St Fl 2

    Santa Barbara, CA 93105

    (305) 420-6970

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    Dr. Ai-Shan Tang's Practice 2

    3700 State St Ste 200

    Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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

    Dr. Tang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831552082.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tang?

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

    What is Dr. Ai-Shan Tang's specialty?

    Dr. Tang is a Anesthesiologist near Santa Barbara, 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. Ai-Shan Tang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tang is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage 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

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Ai-Shan Tang accepting new patients in Santa Barbara, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ai-Shan Tang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ai-Shan Tang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tang's office at (305) 420-6970 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ai-Shan Tang?

    Please contact Dr. Tang's office at (305) 420-6970 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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