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Dr. Blake Vonderheide, MD

Walnut Creek, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vonderheide, Anesthesiologist in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Blake Vonderheide, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Vonderheide completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Anesthesiology. Dr. Vonderheide is fluent in English, Chinese, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vonderheide’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vonderheide’s office at (925) 939-3000.

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

    • Residency: Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Anesthesiology

    • Medical School: Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il

    Is Dr. Vonderheide board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Blake Vonderheide, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Vonderheide speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Vonderheide 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. Vonderheide. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes-related cataract
    • Cloudy lens from diabetes
    • Diabetic eye cataract
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    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:

    • Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Prior Cesarean Section
    • Uterine Scar from C-section
    • C-section History in Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Sterilization Procedure
    • Tubal Ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Permanent contraception
    • Tubal ligation
    • Surgical birth control

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Vonderheide 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. Vonderheide. 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:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, 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. Vonderheide accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vonderheide 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. Vonderheide accept in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Vonderheide in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Vonderheide's office located?

    Dr. Blake Vonderheide's Primary Practice

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd

    Walnut Creek, CA 94598

    (925) 939-3000

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    Dr. Blake Vonderheide's Practice 2

    3315 Watt Ave

    Sacramento, CA 95821

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    Dr. Blake Vonderheide's Practice 3

    1205 E North St

    Manteca, CA 95336

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

    Dr. Vonderheide's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982634564.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vonderheide?

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

    What is Dr. Blake Vonderheide's specialty?

    Dr. Vonderheide 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. Blake Vonderheide affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vonderheide is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Los Banos 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

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Blake Vonderheide accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Blake Vonderheide is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Blake Vonderheide offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vonderheide's office at (925) 939-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Blake Vonderheide?

    Please contact Dr. Vonderheide's office at (925) 939-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Blake Vonderheide have?

    Dr. Blake Vonderheide is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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