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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cuenco, Anesthesiologist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Joseph Cuenco, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Cuenco is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cuenco’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cuenco’s office at (925) 939-3000.
What languages does Dr. Cuenco speak?
Dr. Cuenco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Cuenco typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Cuenco 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. Cuenco. 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:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Cuenco typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Cuenco 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. Cuenco. 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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Cuenco accept my insurance?
Dr. Cuenco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 939-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cuenco accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Cuenco in Walnut Creek, 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
Cigna Group
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cuenco's office located?
Dr. Joseph Cuenco's Primary Practice
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-3000
What is Dr. Cuenco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cuenco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689610941.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cuenco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cuenco
What is Dr. Joseph Cuenco's specialty?
Dr. Cuenco is a Anesthesiologist near Walnut Creek, 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. Joseph Cuenco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cuenco is affiliated with John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, John Muir Health Walnut Creek 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
When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joseph Cuenco accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Cuenco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Cuenco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cuenco's office at (925) 939-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Cuenco?
Please contact Dr. Cuenco's office at (925) 939-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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