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Dr. Carlos Untal, MD
Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist
,Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist
,Anesthesiologist
,Pain Medicine Specialist
San Luis Obispo, CA
19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Untal, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Carlos Untal, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Luis Obispo, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 19 years. Dr. Untal is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Untal’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Untal’s office at (805) 544-7246.
Where did Dr. Untal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Ross University School Of Medicine, Roseau, Commonwealth Of Dominica, West Indies
What languages does Dr. Untal speak?
Dr. Untal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Untal typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Untal 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. Untal. 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:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Neck Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Untal typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Untal 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. Untal. 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:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
CPT Codes:
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
CPT Codes:
- 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
- Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint
Does Dr. Untal accept my insurance?
Dr. Untal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 544-7246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Untal accept in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Untal in San Luis Obispo, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Untal's office located?
Dr. Carlos Untal's Primary Practice
10 Santa Rosa St Ste 201
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 544-7246
What hospitals are Dr. Untal affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Untal has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center,Santa Maria, CA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center,Santa Maria, CA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Adventist Health Sierra Vista,San Luis Obispo, CA
Adventist Health Sierra Vista,San Luis Obispo, CA
Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center,San Luis Obispo, CA
Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center,San Luis Obispo, CA
Adventist Health Twin Cities,Templeton, CA
Adventist Health Twin Cities,Templeton, CA
What is Dr. Untal's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Untal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316923998.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Untal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Untal
What is Dr. Carlos Untal's specialty?
Dr. Untal is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near San Luis Obispo, CA.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?
In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.
Is Dr. Carlos Untal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Untal is affiliated with Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center 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
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Is Dr. Carlos Untal accepting new patients in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Untal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carlos Untal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Untal's office at (805) 544-7246 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Carlos Untal?
Please contact Dr. Untal's office at (805) 544-7246 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Untal's office located?
Dr. Untal's offices are located in San Luis Obispo, CA and Santa Maria, CA.
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