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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sparks, Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. J Sparks, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Sparks completed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Pediatric Anesthesiology. Dr. Sparks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sparks’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sparks’s office at (619) 532-6460.
Where did Dr. Sparks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Pediatric Anesthesiology
Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny
What languages does Dr. Sparks speak?
Dr. Sparks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Sparks typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sparks 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. Sparks. 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:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen adenoids
- Big adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Other Eustachian Tube Problems
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Ear Tube Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral
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:
- Phimosis
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
Also known as:
- Acute Stress Reaction
- Stress
- Acute Stress Disorder
- Traumatic Stress
- Short-term Stress Reaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F430: Acute stress reaction
Also known as:
- Eustachian Tube Disorder
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Problem
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Sparks typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sparks 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. Sparks. 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
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
- Lower Back Epidural Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 62322: 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); without imaging guidance
Does Dr. Sparks accept my insurance?
Dr. Sparks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 532-6460 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sparks accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Sparks in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Health
Mass General Brigham
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sparks' office located?
What is Dr. Sparks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sparks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366414013.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sparks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sparks
What is Dr. J Sparks's specialty?
Dr. Sparks is a Anesthesiologist near San Diego, 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. J Sparks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sparks is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Elliot Hospital, Emerson Health 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 J Sparks accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. J Sparks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. J Sparks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sparks's office at (619) 532-6460 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with J Sparks?
Please contact Dr. Sparks's office at (619) 532-6460 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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