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Dr. Vinod Rajani, MD

Merced, CA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rajani, Anesthesiologist in Merced, CA?

    Dr. Vinod Rajani, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Merced, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Rajani is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rajani’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rajani’s office at (209) 564-5000.

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

    • Medical School: Seth G S Med College University Of Mumbai Mumbai Maharashtra India

    Is Dr. Rajani board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Vinod Rajani, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Rajani speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Rajani 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. Rajani. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Rajani 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. Rajani. 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:

    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Abdominal Nerve Block Injection
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
    • TAP Block
    • Rectus Sheath Block
    • Abdominal Plane Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64486: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) unilateral; by injection(s) (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

    Does Dr. Rajani accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rajani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 564-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rajani accept in Merced, CA?

    Dr. Rajani in Merced, 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 Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Rajani's office located?

    Dr. Vinod Rajani's Primary Practice

    333 Mercy Ave

    Merced, CA 95340

    (209) 564-5000

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    Dr. Vinod Rajani's Practice 2

    2740 M St

    Merced, CA 95340

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    Dr. Vinod Rajani's Practice 3

    1700 Coffee Rd

    Modesto, CA 95355

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

    Dr. Rajani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841258951.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rajani?

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

    What is Dr. Vinod Rajani's specialty?

    Dr. Rajani is a Anesthesiologist near Merced, 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. Vinod Rajani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rajani is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca 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 Vinod Rajani accepting new patients in Merced, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Vinod Rajani is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vinod Rajani offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rajani's office at (209) 564-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Vinod Rajani?

    Please contact Dr. Rajani's office at (209) 564-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Vinod Rajani have?

    Dr. Vinod Rajani is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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