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Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD

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(58 Ratings)

Specializes in: Interventional Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology

New York Medical College (2001)

Professional interests include: methadone, arthritis, sacroiliac (SI) joint injection, and more.

13160 Mindanao Way Suite 200
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

(310) 482-6906

Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD is an interventional pain specialist in Marina Del Rey, CA specializing in interventional pain medicine and anesthesiology. He graduated from New York Medical College in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD is affiliated with Providence, Cedars-Sinai and Saint John's Physician Partners Affiliated Providers.

Office Locations

13160 Mindanao Way Suite 200
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

(310) 482-6906

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Some issues Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD in 2024

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nerve block injection

In 2012, Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD performed more nerve block injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Marina Del Rey, CA during 2012 were pain management, spinal procedures, nerve block and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1223
injections	594
minimally invasive procedures	21
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
nerve block	594
nerve procedures	21
pain management	615
spinal procedures	605

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Marina Del Rey, CA during 2013 were pain management, injections, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1399
injections	614
minimally invasive procedures	81
nerve block	561
nerve procedures	15
neurostimulator lead placement	66
pain management	629
spinal procedures	561

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	128
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	53
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Marina Del Rey, CA during 2014 were pain management, injections, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
doctor visit	2006
hospital care	21
injections	696
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	109
nerve block	537
nerve procedures	33
neurostimulator lead placement	76
pain management	703
spinal procedures	537

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	106
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	51
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Marina Del Rey, CA during 2015 were pain management, injections, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
doctor visit	1786
injections	434
minimally invasive procedures	29
nerve block	353
nerve procedures	29
pain management	435
spinal procedures	353

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	370
Female	580

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	632
Black	214
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	442
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	88
Less than 65	204

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Marina Del Rey, CA during 2016 were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
doctor visit	1869
injections	363
minimally invasive procedures	22
nerve block	248
nerve procedures	22
pain management	359
spinal procedures	248

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	100
Hispanic	32
Asian	14
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	26
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Marina Del Rey, CA during 2017 were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
doctor visit	1102
injections	159
minimally invasive procedures	88
nerve block	97
nerve procedures	41
neurostimulator lead placement	47
pain management	179
spinal procedures	144

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	77
Hispanic	32
Asian	18
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	31
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Marina Del Rey, CA during 2018 were pain management, injections, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
doctor visit	1449
injections	283
minimally invasive procedures	44
nerve block	189
nerve procedures	44
pain management	299
spinal procedures	189

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	80
Hispanic	30
Asian	16
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	34
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Marina Del Rey, CA during 2019 were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	32
doctor visit	1611
injections	289
minimally invasive procedures	91
nerve block	178
nerve procedures	58
neurostimulator lead placement	33
pain management	315
spinal procedures	229

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	56
Hispanic	20
Asian	14
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	38
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Marina Del Rey, CA during 2020 were pain management, injections, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	45
doctor visit	1136
injections	330
minimally invasive procedures	45
nerve block	219
nerve procedures	45
pain management	330
spinal procedures	219

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	34
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	32
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Marina Del Rey, CA during 2021 were pain management, injections, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1081
injections	247
minimally invasive procedures	34
nerve block	183
nerve procedures	34
pain management	281
spinal procedures	183

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	32
Hispanic	20
Asian	19
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	34
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Marina Del Rey, CA during 2022 were pain management, injections, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
doctor visit	1145
injections	253
minimally invasive procedures	67
nerve block	148
nerve procedures	67
pain management	292
spinal procedures	148

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	32
Hispanic	20
Asian	19
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	38
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	3
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Marina Del Rey, CA during 2023 were pain management, injections, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
doctor visit	914
injections	233
minimally invasive procedures	58
nerve block	144
nerve procedures	58
pain management	263
spinal procedures	144

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	30
Hispanic	23
Asian	13
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	32
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD in 2023

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Marina Del Rey, CA during 2024 were pain management, nerve block, spinal procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	347
injections	91
minimally invasive procedures	11
nerve block	91
nerve procedures	11
pain management	102
spinal procedures	91

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	21
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD in 2024

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Marina Del Rey, CA were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve block.

aspiration	29
doctor visit	1312
hospital care	21
injections	352
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	53
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
nerve block	272
nerve procedures	36
neurostimulator lead placement	55
pain management	369
spinal procedures	280

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD.

**Gender**
Female	234
Male	182

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	70
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	293
Hispanic	24
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	8

**Age**
85 and over	35
75 to 84	118
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	199

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	10
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD graduated from New York Medical College in 2001. He completed residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He is certified by the Pain Medicine, American Board of Anesthesiology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: New York Medical College (2001)

Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (2005)

Board Certification: Pain Medicine, American Board of Anesthesiology

Licensed In: California

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Health Net HMO, CIGNA HMO, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, Health Net MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California HMO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, CareMore MAH and Blue Shield California MAH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

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Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 58 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Marina Del Rey, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$5,671 KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $1,414	ADAPTIVESTIM $1,277	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $971	VECTRIS $906	TARGETSTIM $487	Other $617
Boston Scientific Corporation	$4,515 GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT $1,369	GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $971	Superion $829	Superion Indirect Decompression System $252	PAIN MANAGEMENT $192	Other $902
Vertiflex, Inc.	$3,788 Superion ISS $3,788
Abbott Laboratories	$3,426 PROCLAIM $1,949	Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $890	ETERNA $219	Proclaim IPG $126	Octrode SCS Leads $57	Other $184
Pfizer Inc.	$3,025 LYRICA $2,661	EMBEDA $254	CELEBREX $66	COLOGUARD $20	FLECTOR PATCH $9	Other $16
Other	$14,317 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $4,851	INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $879	Neuro-Chronic Pain $626	Xeomin $625	Intracept $488	Other $6,848

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$25,631
Travel and Lodging	$5,356
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$3,513
Education	$242

Biography

Dr. Akash Bajaj sees patients in Marina Del Rey, CA. His medical specialties are anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine. He is a graduate of New York Medical College and a graduate of Harbor-UCLA Medical Center's residency program. Areas of expertise for Dr. Bajaj include restless leg syndrome, stellate ganglion block, and sacroiliac (SI) joint injection. Dr. Bajaj has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Bajaj appears to be an in-network provider for United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and more. He is professionally affiliated with Cedars-Sinai and Providence Saint John's Health Center. According to Providence, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Marina Del Rey, CA.