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Dr. Richard Engel, MD

Anesthesiologist

Temecula, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Engel, Anesthesiologist in Temecula, CA?

    Dr. Richard Engel, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Temecula, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Engel graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Emory Univ Hosp, Anesthesiology; Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Engel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Engel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Engel’s office.

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

    • Residency: Emory Univ Hosp, Anesthesiology; Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | EMORY HEALTHCARE

    • Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Engel board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Engel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Engel speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Engel 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. Engel. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H269: Unspecified cataract

    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:

    • Unspecified Weeks of Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy
    • Unspecified Gestational Age
    • Unknown Pregnancy Duration
    • Undetermined Weeks Pregnant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3A00: Weeks of gestation of pregnancy not specified

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Engel 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. Engel. 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
    • 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. Engel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Engel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Engel accept in Temecula, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthRight Group

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • Sharp HealthCare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Engel's office located?

    Dr. Richard Engel's Primary Practice

    41900 Winchester Rd Ste 102

    Temecula, CA 92590

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    Palomar Medical Center

    555 E Valley Pkwy

    Escondido, CA 92025

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    Dr. Richard Engel's Practice 3

    15615 Pomerado Rd

    Poway, CA 92064

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

    Dr. Engel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790777878.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Engel?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Engel's specialty?

    Dr. Engel is an Anesthesiologist near Temecula, 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 Dr. Richard Engel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Engel is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Tri-City 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

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    Is Dr. Richard Engel accepting new patients in Temecula, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Engel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Engel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Engel's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Engel?

    Please contact Dr. Engel's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Engel's office located?

    Dr. Engel's offices are located in Temecula, CA, Escondido, CA, and Poway, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Engel have?

    Dr. Richard Engel is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.