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Dr. Christopher Glazener, MD

Dr. Christopher Glazener, MD

San Diego, CA

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Glazener, Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Christopher Glazener, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Glazener graduated from La Salle University, Master of Science In Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Philadelphia, Pa. and completed his residency at Yale New Haven Hosp, Anesthesiology; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Glazener is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Glazener’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Glazener’s office at (619) 229-9530.

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

    • Residency: Yale New Haven Hosp, Anesthesiology; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Yale New Haven Hospital | Yale-New Haven Hospital | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine

    • Medical School: University La Salle, Esc Mexicana De Medicine | National School of Medicine And Homeopathy | La Salle University, Master of Science In Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Philadelphia, Pa. | University of New Mexico School of Medicine | University of Saint La Salle College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Glazener board certified in Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Glazener, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Glazener speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Glazener treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Glazener 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. Glazener. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    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:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M5459: Other low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Degeneration
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
    • Worn Neck Discs
    • Cervical Spondylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Third Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Prolapsed hemorrhoids
    • Grade 3 hemorrhoids
    • Severe hemorrhoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K642: Third degree hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Soft Tissue Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Neoplasm
    • Soft Tissue Growth
    • Uncertain Soft Tissue Mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D481: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lower Back Discs
    • Lumbar Spondylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M51369: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region without mention of lumbar back pain or lower extremity pain

    Also known as:

    • Degenerative Disc Disease with Back Pain
    • Spinal Disc Degeneration
    • Lumbar Disc Degeneration
    • Discogenic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M51360: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain only

    Also known as:

    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Coccyx Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal Pain
    • Tailbone Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5010: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, unspecified cervical region

    Does Dr. Glazener accept my insurance?

    Dr. Glazener accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 229-9530 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Glazener accept in San Diego, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Community Health Group

    • Correct Care Integrated Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Glazener's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Glazener's Primary Practice

    770 Washington St Ste 101

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 229-9530

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    Dr. Christopher Glazener's Practice 2

    7901 Frost St

    San Diego, CA 92123

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    Dr. Christopher Glazener's Practice 3

    4033 3rd Ave Ste 106

    San Diego, CA 92103

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

    Dr. Glazener's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164458170.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Glazener?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Glazener's specialty?

    Dr. Glazener is a Anesthesiologist near San Diego, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Glazener to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Glazener affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Glazener is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?

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    Is Christopher Glazener accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Glazener is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Glazener offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Glazener's office at (619) 229-9530 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Glazener?

    Please contact Dr. Glazener's office at (619) 229-9530 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Glazener have?

    Dr. Christopher Glazener is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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