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Dr. Ajay Lalvani, MD

Dr. Ajay Lalvani, MD

Anesthesiologist

Newport Beach, CA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lalvani, Anesthesiologist in Newport Beach, CA?

    Dr. Ajay Lalvani, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Newport Beach, CA. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Lalvani graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Univ Hi-J A Burns Sch Med, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Lalvani is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lalvani’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lalvani’s office at (949) 764-6954.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Univ Hi-J A Burns Sch Med, Flexible Or Transitional Year | University Of California San Diego Medical Center | UCSD-Kaiser San Diego

    • Medical School: University of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa | University of Washington School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Lalvani board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ajay Lalvani, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Lalvani speak?

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

    • English
    • French

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Lalvani 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. Lalvani. 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:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder

    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:

    • 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

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Lalvani 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. Lalvani. 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
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
    • Fascial plane block for leg pain
    • Lower extremity nerve injection
    • Leg pain block with imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Knee Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
    • Genicular Nerve Block
    • Knee Pain Steroid Injection
    • Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Lalvani accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lalvani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 764-6954 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lalvani accept in Newport Beach, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Territories

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Lalvani's office located?

    Department Of Anesthesiology

    1 Hoag Dr

    Newport Beach, CA 92663

    (949) 764-6954

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

    Dr. Lalvani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073553210.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lalvani?

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

    What is Dr. Ajay Lalvani's specialty?

    Dr. Lalvani is an Anesthesiologist near Newport Beach, 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. Ajay Lalvani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lalvani is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Hoag Orthopaedic Institute 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. Ajay Lalvani accepting new patients in Newport Beach, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ajay Lalvani is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ajay Lalvani offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lalvani's office at (949) 764-6954 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ajay Lalvani?

    Please contact Dr. Lalvani's office at (949) 764-6954 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lalvani's office located?

    Dr. Lalvani's office is located in Newport Beach, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ajay Lalvani have?

    Dr. Ajay Lalvani is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.