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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palencia, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Arturo Palencia, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA. He has been practicing for over 27 years. Dr. Palencia completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Anesthesiology Arrowhead Reg Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Palencia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palencia’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palencia’s office at (661) 665-7880.
Where did Dr. Palencia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Anesthesiology Arrowhead Reg Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | L a Co Usc Med Center
Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca
What languages does Dr. Palencia speak?
Dr. Palencia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Palencia typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Palencia 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. Palencia. 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:
- Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- vertebral low back pain
- spine-related low back pain
- discogenic low back pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
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
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Palencia typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Palencia 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. Palencia. 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 Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 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
- 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)
- 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:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
Does Dr. Palencia accept my insurance?
Dr. Palencia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 665-7880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palencia accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Palencia in Bakersfield, 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 Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Federal government of the United States
GEMCare
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
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Where is Dr. Palencia's office located?
Dr. Arturo Palencia's Primary Practice
9802 Stockdale Hwy Ste 105
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-7880
What is Dr. Palencia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palencia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104890151.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palencia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palencia
What is Dr. Arturo Palencia's specialty?
Dr. Palencia is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Bakersfield, 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 this Dr. Arturo Palencia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palencia is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Downtown 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 Arturo Palencia accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Arturo Palencia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Arturo Palencia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palencia's office at (661) 665-7880 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Arturo Palencia?
Please contact Dr. Palencia's office at (661) 665-7880 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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