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18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Clifton, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. John Clifton, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Clifton is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Clifton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Clifton’s office at (210) 399-4836.
Is Dr. Clifton board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. John Clifton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Clifton speak?
Dr. Clifton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Clifton typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Clifton 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. Clifton. 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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Clifton typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. John Clifton may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Clifton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Clifton accept my insurance?
Dr. Clifton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 399-4836 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Clifton accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Clifton in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied National
Bexar County Hospital District
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Texas
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Clifton's office located?
Dr. John Clifton's Primary Practice
3619 Paesanos Pkwy Ste 102
San Antonio, TX 78231
(210) 399-4836
What is Dr. Clifton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Clifton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336117381.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Clifton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Clifton
What is Dr. John Clifton's specialty?
Dr. Clifton is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near San Antonio, TX.
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. John Clifton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Clifton is affiliated with St. Bernards Medical Center, Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline 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
When to see a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is John Clifton accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. John Clifton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Clifton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Clifton's office at (210) 399-4836 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Clifton?
Please contact Dr. Clifton's office at (210) 399-4836 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Clifton have?
Dr. John Clifton is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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