Pain Management Specialists in California
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470
Pain Management Specialists
100%
Accepting patients
80%
Most common: MD
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Specialty: pain-managementState: CA
About pain management specialists in California
California has 470 licensed pain management specialists spread across the state. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is MD (80%), which stands for Doctor of Medicine. DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) is the second most common at 9%.
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and UCSF School of Medicine train pain management specialists in the state. Notable hospitals include Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, and UCSF Medical Center. Health systems such as Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and Cedars-Sinai Health System employ many of the state's pain management specialists.
65% accept Medicare. Patients with Medi-Cal should verify coverage directly, as not all pain management specialists participate. The most widely accepted carriers include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-33602, qhp-56707, and qhp-17091.
California ranks among the top states for physicians per capita and has more medical schools than any other state.
Frequently asked questions about pain management specialists in California
California has 470 licensed pain management specialists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of pain management specialists 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 pain management specialists in California include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-33602, qhp-56707, and qhp-17091. 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.
An office visit copay is $30 to $75. An epidural steroid injection costs $1,000 to $3,000. A nerve block runs $500 to $2,000. A spinal cord stimulator costs $30,000 to $50,000. Actual costs in California depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Insurance typically limits the number of epidural injections per year (usually three to six). Spinal cord stimulators require a successful trial period before permanent implantation is approved. Multi-step authorization is normal for advanced pain procedures.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. California has 470 pain management specialists. 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, 80% hold the MD credential and 9% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
65% of pain management specialists in California accept Medicare. Medicare covers pain management visits and medically necessary procedures (epidural injections, nerve blocks). Spinal cord stimulators require documented failure of conservative treatments. Physical therapy is covered. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some pain management specialists in California accept Medi-Cal, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers pain management services in all states. Coverage for advanced procedures (stimulators, implantable pumps) varies by state and requires prior authorization. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Medi-Cal participation before scheduling.
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Insurance & Pain Management Specialist coverage
Top accepted carriers in California include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-33602, qhp-56707, and qhp-17091.
Pain management visits and procedures are covered under medical insurance. Epidural injections, nerve blocks, and radiofrequency ablation typically require prior authorization. Insurance often limits the number of injections per year. Spinal cord stimulators require extensive prior authorization with documented failure of conservative treatments. Most plans cover the trial period and permanent implant when criteria are met.
