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Dr. Ridgley Wong, MD

Anesthesiologist

Carmichael, CA

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wong, Anesthesiologist in Carmichael, CA?

    Dr. Ridgley Wong, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Carmichael, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Wong graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Wong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wong’s office at (916) 537-5000.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | UC Irvine Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca | University of California

    Is Dr. Wong board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ridgley Wong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Wong speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wong 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. Wong. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Tooth Decay
    • Cavities
    • Dental Caries
    • Tooth Rot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K029: Dental caries, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Open wound on foot
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Foot cut
    • Foot gash
    • Foot injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S91301A: Unspecified open wound, right foot, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wong 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. Wong. 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
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    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

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Wong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 537-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wong accept in Carmichael, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CommonSpirit Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Other TPA

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Wong's office located?

    Dr. Ridgley Wong's Primary Practice

    6501 Coyle Ave

    Carmichael, CA 95608

    (916) 537-5000

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    Dr. Ridgley Wong's Practice 2

    2423 W March Ln Ste 100

    Stockton, CA 95207

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

    Dr. Wong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073560249.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wong?

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

    What is Dr. Ridgley Wong's specialty?

    Dr. Wong is an Anesthesiologist near Carmichael, 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. Ridgley Wong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wong is affiliated with Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Mercy General Hospital, Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center 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

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    Is Dr. Ridgley Wong accepting new patients in Carmichael, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ridgley Wong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ridgley Wong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wong's office at (916) 537-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ridgley Wong?

    Please contact Dr. Wong's office at (916) 537-5000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Wong's office located?

    Dr. Wong's offices are located in Carmichael, CA and Stockton, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ridgley Wong have?

    Dr. Ridgley Wong is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.