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Dr. David Downs, MD

Anesthesiologist

Sacramento, CA

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. David Downs, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Downs graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; White Mem Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Downs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Downs’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Downs’s office at (916) 481-6800.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; White Mem Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | UC Irvine Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

    Is Dr. Downs board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. David Downs, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Downs speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Downs 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. Downs. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    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:

    • Tooth Decay
    • Cavities
    • Dental Caries
    • Tooth Rot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K029: Dental caries, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis in Multiple Spine Areas
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Multiple Slipped Vertebrae
    • Multi-Level Spondylolisthesis
    • Multiple Spinal Slips

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4319: Spondylolisthesis, multiple sites in spine

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Downs 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. Downs. 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

    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

    Does Dr. Downs accept my insurance?

    Dr. Downs 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. Downs accept in Sacramento, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Downs' office located?

    Dr. David Downs' Primary Practice

    3315 Watt Ave

    Sacramento, CA 95821

    (916) 481-6800

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

    Dr. Downs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265426530.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Downs?

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

    What is Dr. David Downs's specialty?

    Dr. Downs is an Anesthesiologist near Sacramento, 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. David Downs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Downs is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Uc Davis 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. David Downs accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. David Downs is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Downs offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. David Downs?

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

    Where is Dr. Downs' office located?

    Dr. Downs' office is located in Sacramento, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Downs have?

    Dr. David Downs is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.