Dr. John Walsh, MD

San Diego, CA

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Walsh, Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?

Dr. John Walsh, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Walsh graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and completed his residency at Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Anesthesiology; Exempla St Joseph Hosp, General Surgery; Healthone Presby-St Luke'S M C, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Walsh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walsh’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walsh’s office at (858) 565-9666.

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

Residency: Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Anesthesiology; Exempla St Joseph Hosp, General Surgery; Healthone Presby-St Luke'S M C, Flexible Or Transitional Year | St Joseph | University of Tennessee Program
Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn | Georgetown University, Washington, DC

Is Dr. Walsh board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

Yes, Dr. John Walsh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

What languages does Dr. Walsh speak?

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

English

What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Walsh typically treat?

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Walsh 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. Walsh. 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:

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:

Ureter Stone
Kidney Stones
Ureteral Disorder
Ureteral Calculus
Renal Calculi
Nephrolithiasis
Kidney Calculi

ICD-10 Codes:

N201: Calculus of ureter
N200: Calculus of kidney

Also known as:

Cataract
Cloudy Lens
Lens Opacity
Eye Clouding

ICD-10 Codes:

H269: Unspecified cataract

Also known as:

Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
Unusual Lung Scan Results
Atypical Lung Imaging
Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

ICD-10 Codes:

R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

Also known as:

Groin Hernia (One Side)
Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
Single Groin Hernia
Hernia in One Groin

ICD-10 Codes:

K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

Also known as:

Osteoarthritis of the left knee
Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
Osteoarthritis
Degenerative joint disease
Wear-and-tear arthritis
Arthrosis
Joint degeneration
Right Knee Arthritis
Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

ICD-10 Codes:

M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

Also known as:

Deviated Septum
Nose Injuries and Disorder
Crooked nose septum
Nasal blockage
Septal deviation

ICD-10 Codes:

J342: Deviated nasal septum

What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Walsh typically perform?

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Walsh 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. Walsh. 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:

CPT Codes:

64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

Also known as:

Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
Sciatic Nerve Block
Sciatica Injection
Steroid Injection for Sciatica
Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

CPT Codes:

64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

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

Also known as:

Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
Shoulder Nerve Injection
Arm Pain Injection
Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

CPT Codes:

64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

Does Dr. Walsh accept my insurance?

Dr. Walsh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 565-9666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Walsh accept in San Diego, CA?

Dr. Walsh in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Alignment Healthcare
All Other Territories
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Scripps Health
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Walsh's office located?

Dr. John Walsh's Primary Practice

3626 Ruffin Rd

San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 565-9666

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What hospitals are Dr. Walsh affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Walsh has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas,Encinitas, CA

Ranked ObGyn Surgery

Ranked in 3 Procedures

Sharp Memorial Hospital,San Diego, CA

Ranked in 3 Procedures

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

Dr. Walsh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376519751.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walsh?

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

What is Dr. John Walsh's specialty?

Dr. Walsh is an 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 Dr. John Walsh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Walsh is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Sharp Memorial Hospital 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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