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Dr. Michael Jefferson, MD

Van Nuys, CA

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jefferson, Anesthesiologist in Van Nuys, CA?

    Dr. Michael Jefferson, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Van Nuys, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Jefferson completed his residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Anesthesiology Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Jefferson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jefferson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jefferson’s office at (818) 409-8000.

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

    • Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Anesthesiology Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    Is Dr. Jefferson board certified in Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Jefferson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Jefferson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Jefferson treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Jefferson 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. Jefferson. 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.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Leg Pain
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Lower limb pain
    • Leg discomfort
    • Aching leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79606: Pain in leg, unspecified

    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

    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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25562: Pain in left knee
    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic nerve damage
    • Diabetes-related nerve pain
    • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Mini-Stroke from Carotid Artery Issues
    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Carotid TIA
    • Carotid artery blockage symptoms
    • Transient cerebral ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G451: Carotid artery syndrome (hemispheric)

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Pain
    • Kidney Stones
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Renal Colic
    • Kidney Stone Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N23: Unspecified renal colic

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Does Dr. Jefferson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jefferson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 409-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jefferson accept in Van Nuys, CA?

    Dr. Jefferson in Van Nuys, 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

    • Gold Coast Health Plan

    • Heritage Health

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Jefferson's office located?

    Dr. Michael Jefferson's Primary Practice

    7400 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 111

    Van Nuys, CA 91405

    (818) 409-8000

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    Dr. Michael Jefferson's Practice 2

    26357 McBean Pkwy Ste 215

    Valencia, CA 91355

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    Dr. Michael Jefferson's Practice 3

    401 Rolling Oaks Dr

    Thousand Oaks, CA 91361

    (805) 777-7750

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

    Dr. Jefferson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689649469.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jefferson?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Jefferson's specialty?

    Dr. Jefferson is a Anesthesiologist near Van Nuys, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Jefferson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Jefferson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jefferson is affiliated with Los Robles 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 Michael Jefferson accepting new patients in Van Nuys, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Jefferson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Jefferson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jefferson's office at (818) 409-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Jefferson?

    Please contact Dr. Jefferson's office at (818) 409-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Jefferson have?

    Dr. Michael Jefferson is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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