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INTERVENTIONAL PAIN CENTER OF MERCED is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in MERCED, CA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews.

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INTERVENTIONAL PAIN CENTER OF MERCED

merced, CAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

1390 E. YOSEMITE AVE, STE. C

MERCED, CA

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(209) 724-0316

Service Area

This provider serves patients in MERCED and surrounding areas in CA.

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Note on Service Area

This ambulatory surgery center serves patients in the surrounding area. Contact this surgery center directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Procedures Performed

Common outpatient procedures performed at this ambulatory surgery center, based on reported specialties.

Interventional Pain Management6
Epidural Steroid InjectionsSteroid medication is injected near irritated spinal nerve roots to calm inflammation causing sciatica or arm pain. Often used to make physical therapy tolerable rather than as a standalone cure. There are limits on how frequently they can be repeated.Nerve Block InjectionsAnesthetic, sometimes with steroid, is injected around a specific nerve to interrupt pain signals. Used both to treat pain and to identify its source, since relief from a precisely placed block points to the nerve responsible.Radiofrequency AblationHeat generated by radio waves disables the small nerves carrying pain signals from an arthritic spinal joint. Relief commonly lasts six months to two years. Because the nerves regenerate over time, the procedure can be repeated.Spinal Cord StimulationA device delivers mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord to interrupt chronic pain signals before they reach the brain. A temporary trial period is done first, so you can judge the benefit before committing to a permanent implant.Joint InjectionsSteroid or lubricating medication is injected directly into an arthritic or inflamed joint. Image guidance is often used to confirm placement. Relief typically lasts weeks to months and can make physical therapy more productive.Trigger Point InjectionsA local anesthetic is injected into a taut, tender knot of muscle to break the spasm-and-pain cycle. The appointment takes minutes and you can usually return to normal activity the same day.

Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.

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Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 100/100 (+7 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 27 surveys · 10% response rate

OAS CAHPS scores are linear means (0–100) from Medicare patient surveys. Higher is better. National averages shown for comparison.

Overall RatingPatients who gave the facility a high overall rating
100+7 vs national avg (93)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
100+8 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
100+4 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
94+0 vs national avg (94)
0↑ natl avg100
Source: OAS CAHPS (Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery CAHPS) Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Scores are linear means on a 0–100 scale.

Safety Metrics

Hospital Transfer Rate

% of patients transferred to a hospital during or after their procedure (ASC-4). Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

% of patients who experienced a fall resulting in injury. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.1%

Patient Burn Rate

% of patients who experienced a burn during their procedure. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.03%

Wrong Site Surgery Rate

% of cases involving wrong-site, wrong-side, wrong-patient, or wrong-implant surgical events. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.01%

Source: CMS ASC Quality Reporting Program. Data reflects Medicare patient outcomes reported by the facility.

Preparing for Your Procedure

Guides covering what to expect before, during, and after outpatient surgery.

What to Expect: Epidural Steroid Injection
What it treats and how long relief lasts.
Pre-Op Preparation Checklist
What to do in the weeks before your procedure, from two weeks out to the morning of.
What to Expect on Surgery Day
Arrival, check-in, the procedure itself, and discharge.
Understanding Anesthesia at an ASC
Sedation types, who administers it, and how recovery differs.
How to Read CAHPS Patient Experience Scores
What the survey scores above actually measure.
How Medicare Covers Outpatient Surgery
What Medicare pays at a certified ASC and what you owe.
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Google Reviews

4.5
8 reviews
Judy Stockton

Judy Stockton

Front desk is very nice. Doctor was good. But because of the person or persons that order the prescriptions I am in extreme pain still. Have been waiti g to receive a lidocain patch to help with pain side July 9th. This needs to be addressed by the doctor or hiring staff, it should not take this long for them to do this correctly

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Margie Varner

Margie Varner

I have been coming here for several years now. From the office staff, nurses, and the Doctors (I see Dr. Thondapu) all are very professional, welcoming, and truly want you out of pain so you can get back to living your life again. I highly recommend this office, Doctors, and staff.

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Karen Baker

Karen Baker

The staff is friendly and helpful, as well as competent and kind. I have been very impressed with the care I have received here.

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William Eldridge

William Eldridge

Staff is always professional and friendly. Dr. Reddy communicates every step. The entire staff is caring and always concerned with your comfort.

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Michael Terry

Michael Terry

Office of Dr. Ramakrishna Thondapu MD (41 yrs experience Anesthesiology) and Dr. Gundala Reddy MD (37 yrs experience Anesthesiology) both are pain medicine doctors who practice in Merced, CA Location rated high online for easy appointments, promptness, friendly staff, fair and accurate diagnosis, good bedside manner, doctors spend time with patients, and have appropriate and through followup.

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Contact

Phone

(209) 724-0316

Years in Operation

21 years

Est. 2005

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

1

Specialties

Interventional Pain Medicine
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

  • •Does my insurance cover this procedure here?
  • •What is the surgeon's experience with this procedure?
  • •What is the facility's hospital transfer rate?
  • •What anesthesia options are available?
  • •What is the recovery process and follow-up care?
  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?