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Dr. John Pinson, MD

Sacramento, CA

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. John Pinson, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Pinson graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pinson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pinson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pinson’s office at (916) 481-6800.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Uc Davis | UC Irvine Medical Center

    • Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Pinson board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. John Pinson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Pinson speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Pinson 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. Pinson. 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:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery
    • C-section
    • Surgical Birth
    • Cesarean Section

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
    • O82: Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Pinson 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. Pinson. 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. Pinson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pinson 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. Pinson accept in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Pinson 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

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Pinson's office located?

    Dr. John Pinson's Primary Practice

    3315 Watt Ave

    Sacramento, CA 95821

    (916) 481-6800

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

    Dr. Pinson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548254543.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pinson?

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

    What is Dr. John Pinson's specialty?

    Dr. Pinson is a 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 this Dr. John Pinson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pinson is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca, 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

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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is John Pinson accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. John Pinson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Pinson offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with John Pinson?

    Please contact Dr. Pinson's office at (916) 481-6800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Pinson have?

    Dr. John Pinson is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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