Dr. Bruce Bainton, MD

Burlingame, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Bainton, Anesthesiologist in Burlingame, CA?

Dr. Bruce Bainton, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Burlingame, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Bainton graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Ca Sf Med Ctr, Anesthesiology. Dr. Bainton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bainton’s office at (650) 696-5400.

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

Residency: Univ Ca Sf Med Ctr, Anesthesiology
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La | Tulane University of Louisiana -- | University of California | Tulane Univ School of Medicine

Is Dr. Bainton board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

Yes, Dr. Bruce Bainton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

What languages does Dr. Bainton speak?

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

English

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

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Bainton 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. Bainton. 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:

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:

Cataract
Age-Related Cataract
Cloudy Lens
Lens Opacity
Eye Clouding
Senile Cataract

ICD-10 Codes:

H269: Unspecified cataract
H259: Unspecified age-related cataract

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:

Uncomplicated Childbirth
Childbirth
Normal Delivery
Natural Birth
Vaginal Delivery

ICD-10 Codes:

O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

Also known as:

Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease
Silent Coronary Artery Disease
Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

ICD-10 Codes:

I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

Also known as:

Atrial Fibrillation
Afib
A-fib
Persistent atrial fibrillation
Irregular heart rhythm

ICD-10 Codes:

I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

Also known as:

Narrowed Aortic Valve
Heart Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Tight Aortic Valve

ICD-10 Codes:

I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

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

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Bainton 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. Bainton. 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:

Femoral Nerve Block Injection
Femoral nerve injection
Thigh nerve block
Pain relief injection for thigh
Nerve block with imaging guidance

CPT Codes:

64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

Also known as:

Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
Shoulder Nerve Injection
Arm Pain Injection
Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

CPT Codes:

64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

Does Dr. Bainton accept my insurance?

Dr. Bainton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 696-5400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Bainton accept in Burlingame, CA?

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

Top Insurances

Alignment Healthcare
All Other Territories
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Bainton's office located?

Dr. Bruce Bainton's Primary Practice

1501 Trousdale Dr

Burlingame, CA 94010

(650) 696-5400

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Dr. Bruce Bainton's Practice 2

1783 El Camino Real

Burlingame, CA 94010

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What hospitals are Dr. Bainton affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Bainton has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Mills-Peninsula Medical Center,Burlingame, CA

Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 6 Procedures

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

Dr. Bainton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891748372.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bainton?

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

What is Dr. Bruce Bainton's specialty?

Dr. Bainton is an Anesthesiologist near Burlingame, 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 Dr. Bruce Bainton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Bainton is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center 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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