Dr. Peter Abaci, MD
Walnut Creek, CA
Who is Dr. Abaci, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Where did Dr. Abaci go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mount Zion M C Univ Ca, Pain Management; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Pain Management; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Santa Clara Valley Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca
Is Dr. Abaci board certified as an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Peter Abaci, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Abaci speak?
Dr. Abaci and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Abaci typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Abaci 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. Abaci. 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:
- 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:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
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:
- Neck and Arm Pain Syndrome
- Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Cervicobrachial Syndrome
- Neck-Arm Pain
- Brachialgia
ICD-10 Codes:
- M531: Cervicobrachial syndrome
Also known as:
- Unspecified Joint Disease
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Condition
- Joint Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- M129: Arthropathy, unspecified
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Abaci typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Abaci 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. Abaci. 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:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 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)
- 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)
Does Dr. Abaci accept my insurance?
Dr. Abaci accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 364-6799 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abaci accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Abaci in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Provider Networks
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Abaci's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Abaci affiliated with?
Dr. Abaci has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Abaci's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abaci's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447200761.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abaci?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abaci