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Dr. Lai Bui, MD

Sacramento, CA

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Bui, Anesthesiologist in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Lai Bui, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Bui graduated from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis and completed his residency at Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Area Hlth Educ Ctr-Ft Smith, Family Medicine. Dr. Bui is fluent in English, French, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bui’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bui’s office at (916) 481-6800.

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

    • Residency: Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Area Hlth Educ Ctr-Ft Smith, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: University De Paris Vii, Uer De Med Lariboisiere-st Louis, Paris, France | Xavier Bichat University De Paris Vii /U.F.R. of Medicine | Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis

    Is Dr. Bui board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Lai Bui, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Bui speak?

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

    • English
    • French
    • Vietnamese

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Bui 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. Bui. 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:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye

    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:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Tooth Decay
    • Cavities
    • Dental Caries
    • Tooth Rot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K029: Dental caries, unspecified

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Bui 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. Bui. 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:

    • 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

    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

    Does Dr. Bui accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bui accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 481-6800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bui accept in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Bui in Sacramento, 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

    • Correct Care Integrated Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Bui's office located?

    Dr. Lai Bui's Primary Practice

    3315 Watt Ave

    Sacramento, CA 95821

    (916) 481-6800

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    What hospitals are Dr. Bui affiliated with?

    Dr. Bui has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Northbay Medical Center,Fairfield, CA
    Northbay Medical Center,Fairfield, CA

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

    Dr. Bui's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073506861.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bui?

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

    What is Dr. Lai Bui's specialty?

    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. Lai Bui affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Bui is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Northbay Medical Center, Northbay Medical Center. 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 Dr. Lai Bui accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Lai Bui is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lai Bui offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bui's office at (916) 481-6800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lai Bui?

    Please contact Dr. Bui's office at (916) 481-6800 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Bui's office located?

    Dr. Bui's office is located in Sacramento, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lai Bui have?

    Dr. Lai Bui is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.