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Who is Dr. Vierra, Anesthesiologist in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. David Vierra, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Santa Barbara, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Vierra completed his residency at Mass General Hospital. Dr. Vierra is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vierra’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vierra’s office at (805) 967-3411.
Where did Dr. Vierra go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mass General Hospital
Is Dr. Vierra board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. David Vierra, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Vierra speak?
Dr. Vierra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Vierra typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Vierra 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. Vierra. 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
- Other Early Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Other Developing Cataract
- Other Incipient Senile Cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- H268: Other specified cataract
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25091: Other age-related incipient cataract, right eye
- H25092: Other age-related incipient cataract, left eye
- H269: Unspecified cataract
Also known as:
- Glaucoma
- High eye pressure
- Optic nerve damage
- Ocular hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- H409: Unspecified glaucoma
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Vierra typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Vierra 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. Vierra. 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
Does Dr. Vierra accept my insurance?
Dr. Vierra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 967-3411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vierra accept in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Vierra in Santa Barbara, 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
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Santa Barbara Select IPA
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Where is Dr. Vierra's office located?
Dr. David Vierra's Primary Practice
351 S Patterson Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 967-3411
What is Dr. Vierra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vierra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851365134.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vierra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vierra
What is Dr. David Vierra's specialty?
Dr. Vierra is a Anesthesiologist near Santa Barbara, 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. David Vierra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Vierra is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is David Vierra accepting new patients in Santa Barbara, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Vierra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Vierra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vierra's office at (805) 967-3411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Vierra?
Please contact Dr. Vierra's office at (805) 967-3411 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Vierra have?
Dr. David Vierra is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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