Anesthesiologists in California

California has 9,791 licensed anesthesiologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.

Yes. 100% of anesthesiologists in California are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.

The most commonly accepted carriers among anesthesiologists in California include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-33602, qhp-17091, and cigna. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.

Anesthesia charges range from $500 to $1,500 per hour. A labor epidural costs $1,000 to $3,000. A nerve block runs $500 to $2,000. Actual costs in California depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Anesthesia is billed by time units. Longer surgeries cost more. Under the No Surprises Act, you cannot be balance-billed by out-of-network anesthesiologists at in-network facilities. Review your surgical estimate for anesthesia charges.

Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. California has 9,791 anesthesiologists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.

MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In California, 84% hold the MD credential and 6% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.

63% of anesthesiologists in California accept Medicare. Medicare covers anesthesia services as part of surgical benefits. Anesthesiologist fees are included in the overall surgical billing. The No Surprises Act protects against out-of-network anesthesia charges at in-network facilities. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.

Some anesthesiologists in California accept Medi-Cal, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers anesthesia services as part of surgical care in all states. No additional authorization is needed beyond surgical approval. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Medi-Cal participation before scheduling.