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Dr. Wendy Abramson, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Wendy Abramson, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Abramson graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia. Dr. Abramson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abramson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abramson’s office at (619) 543-5424.

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

    • Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia | University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine | Assistant Clinical Professor

    Is Dr. Abramson board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Wendy Abramson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Abramson speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Abramson 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. Abramson. 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 here.

    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:

    • Other Health Condition
    • Unspecified Health Issue
    • General Health Concern
    • Other Medical Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z789: Other specified health status

    Also known as:

    • Right Artificial Knee Joint
    • Left Artificial Knee Joint
    • Having a Right Artificial Hip Joint
    • Knee Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Right Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty
    • Left Knee Replacement
    • Left Knee Prosthesis
    • Left Knee Arthroplasty
    • Right hip replacement
    • Right hip prosthesis
    • Artificial right hip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
    • Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
    • Z96641: Presence of right artificial hip joint

    Also known as:

    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal or Pelvic Swelling, Mass, or Lump
    • Belly lump
    • Pelvic mass
    • Abdominal swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1900: Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Abramson 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. Abramson. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Thoracic Paravertebral Nerve Block
    • Mid-Back Nerve Block
    • Thoracic Spinal Nerve Injection
    • Paravertebral Pain Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64461: Paravertebral block (PVB) (paraspinous block), thoracic; single injection site (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Cervical or Thoracic Epidural Injection for Pain
    • Thoracic Paravertebral Nerve Block (Additional Site)
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
    • Neck Epidural Injection
    • Back Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Pain Injection
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Thoracic PVB
    • Paraspinous Block (Thoracic)
    • Upper Back Nerve Block
    • Thoracic Nerve Pain Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 62324: Injection(s), including indwelling catheter placement, continuous infusion or intermittent bolus, of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; without imaging guidance
    • 64462: Paravertebral block (PVB) (paraspinous block), thoracic; second and any additional injection site(s) (includes imaging guidance, when performed) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection
    • Brachial Plexus Injection
    • Arm Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Block
    • Continuous Brachial Plexus Infusion

    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)
    • 64416: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, continuous infusion by catheter (including catheter placement), 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

    Does Dr. Abramson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abramson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-5424 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Abramson 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 Commercial

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Inland Empire Health Plan

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp HealthCare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Abramson's office located?

    Dr. Wendy Abramson's Primary Practice

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 543-5424

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

    Dr. Abramson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568439644.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abramson?

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

    What is Dr. Wendy Abramson's specialty?

    Dr. Abramson 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. Wendy Abramson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Abramson is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Tri-City Medical Center 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 Wendy Abramson accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Wendy Abramson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Wendy Abramson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Abramson's office at (619) 543-5424 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Wendy Abramson?

    Please contact Dr. Abramson's office at (619) 543-5424 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Wendy Abramson have?

    Dr. Wendy Abramson is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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