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Dr. Theodorus Van Den Helder, MD

San Diego, CA

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Van Den Helder, Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Theodorus Van Den Helder, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Van Den Helder graduated from Free University of Amsterdam Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Van Den Helder is fluent in English, Dutch, Flemish, and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Van Den Helder’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Van Den Helder’s office at (858) 565-9666.

    Where did Dr. Van Den Helder go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Free University of Amsterdam Faculty of Medicine | Free University of Amsterdam Faculty of Medicine | Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL

    Is Dr. Van Den Helder board certified in Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Theodorus Van Den Helder, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Van Den Helder speak?

    Dr. Van Den Helder and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Dutch

    • English

    • Flemish

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Van Den Helder treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Van Den Helder 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. Van Den Helder. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    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:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Tumor of Unspecified Behavior
    • Bladder Disease
    • Bladder Neoplasm
    • Bladder Growth
    • Unspecified Bladder Mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D494: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bladder

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Other Urinary Tract Obstruction or Reflux
    • Bladder Disease
    • Kidney Disease
    • Urinary Tract Blockage
    • Urine Backflow Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N138: Other obstructive and reflux uropathy

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Does Dr. Van Den Helder accept my insurance?

    Dr. Van Den Helder accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 565-9666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Van Den Helder accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Van Den Helder 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

    • Brand New Day

    • Centene

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • Scripps Health

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    Where is Dr. Van Den Helder's office located?

    Dr. Theodorus Van Den Helder's Primary Practice

    3626 Ruffin Rd

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (858) 565-9666

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

    Dr. Van Den Helder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174550438.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Van Den Helder?

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

    What is Dr. Theodorus Van Den Helder's specialty?

    Dr. Van Den Helder 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. Van Den Helder to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Theodorus Van Den Helder affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Van Den Helder is affiliated with Scripps Green 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

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    Is Theodorus Van Den Helder accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Theodorus Van Den Helder is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Theodorus Van Den Helder offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Van Den Helder's office at (858) 565-9666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Theodorus Van Den Helder?

    Please contact Dr. Van Den Helder's office at (858) 565-9666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Theodorus Van Den Helder have?

    Dr. Theodorus Van Den Helder is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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