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Dr. Tigran Avakumov, MD
South Lake Tahoe, CA
20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Avakumov, Anesthesiologist in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
Dr. Tigran Avakumov, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in South Lake Tahoe, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Avakumov completed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Univ Of Sd Sch Of Med, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Avakumov is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avakumov’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avakumov’s office at (209) 464-9846.
Where did Dr. Avakumov go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Univ Of Sd Sch Of Med, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University Of Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd-
Is Dr. Avakumov board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Tigran Avakumov, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Avakumov speak?
Dr. Avakumov and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Avakumov typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Avakumov 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. Avakumov. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- 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
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
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:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Knee Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Sprained Knee Ligament
- Ligament Injury in Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Avakumov typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Avakumov 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. Avakumov. 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
- Intercostal Nerve Block
- 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
- Rib nerve injection
- Chest wall nerve block
- Intercostal pain injection
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
- 64420: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; intercostal nerve, single level
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Axillary Nerve Block Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
- Armpit nerve block
- Axillary nerve pain injection
- Shoulder nerve block
- Guided nerve injection
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Avakumov accept my insurance?
Dr. Avakumov accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 464-9846 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Avakumov accept in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
Dr. Avakumov in South Lake Tahoe, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Community Care Network
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Avakumov's office located?
Dr. Tigran Avakumov's Primary Practice
2170 South Ave
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(209) 464-9846
What is Dr. Avakumov's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Avakumov's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891724670.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avakumov?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avakumov
What is Dr. Tigran Avakumov's specialty?
Dr. Avakumov is a Anesthesiologist near South Lake Tahoe, 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. Tigran Avakumov affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Avakumov is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Barton Memorial Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Tigran Avakumov accepting new patients in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
Yes, Dr. Tigran Avakumov is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tigran Avakumov offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Avakumov's office at (209) 464-9846 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tigran Avakumov?
Please contact Dr. Avakumov's office at (209) 464-9846 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tigran Avakumov have?
Dr. Tigran Avakumov is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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