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Notice of Privacy Practices - Aviso de Practicas de Privacidad Please read this agreement carefully before reading the education resources on this website. This includes but not limited to Chronic Pain Education and Prevention Program, MyPainTools and the Opioid Safety Program. Here on these resources will be referred to as: the “Website”. By accessing or using the Website, you agree that you are at least 18 years old and competent to enter into this Agreement and to be bound by the Terms and Conditions below. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms and conditions, you should not access or use the Website. English Spanish NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES Download File Here THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW COASTAL PAIN & SPINAL DIAGNOSITCS MEDICAL GROUP MAY USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR HEALTHCARE INFORMATION AND HOW YOU CAN OBTAIN ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY. Coastal Pain & Spinal Diagnostics Medical Group (CPSD) is required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information. This information consists of all records related to your health, including demographic information, either created by CPSD or received by CPSD from other healthcare providers. CPSD does not share your personal information with unauthorized third parties. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide to us. We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve our services. This may include name, email address, phone number etc. We do not sell, rent, or share this information with any unauthorized third parties. We are required to provide you with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to your protected health information. These legal duties and privacy practices are described in this Notice. CPSD will abide by the terms of this Notice, or the Notice currently in effect at the time of the use or disclosure of your protected health information. CPSD reserves the right to change the terms of this Notice and to make any new provisions effective for all protected health information that we maintain. Patients will be provided a copy of any revised Notices upon request. An individual may obtain a copy of the current Notice from our office at any time or by visiting our website, www.coastalpaingroup.com Uses and Disclosures of Your Protected Health Information Not Requiring Your Consent CPSD may use and disclose your protected health information, without your written consent or authorization, for certain treatment, payment and healthcare operations. There are certain restrictions on uses and disclosures of treatment records, which include registration and all other records concerning individuals who are receiving, or who at any time have received services for mental illness, developmental disabilities, alcoholism, or drug dependence. There are also restrictions on disclosing HIV test results. Treatment may include: Providing, coordinating, or managing healthcare and related services by one or more healthcare providers; Consultations between healthcare providers concerning a patient; Referrals to other providers for treatment; Referrals to nursing homes, foster care homes, or home health agencies. For example, CPSD may determine that you require the services of a specialist. In referring you to another doctor, CPSD may share or transfer your healthcare information to that doctor. Payment activities may include: Activities undertaken by CPSD to obtain reimbursement for services provided to you; Determining your eligibility for benefits or health insurance coverage; Managing claims and contacting your insurance company regarding payment; Collections activities to obtain payment for services provided to you; Reviewing healthcare services and discussing with your insurance company the medical necessity of certain services or procedures, coverage under your health plan, appropriateness of care, or justification of charges; Obtaining pre-certification and pre-authorization of services to be provided to you. For example, CPSD will submit claims to your insurance company on your behalf. This claim identifies you, your diagnosis, and the services provided to you. Healthcare operations may include: Contacting healthcare providers and patients with information about treatment alternatives; Conducting quality assessment and improvement activities; Conducting outcomes evaluation and development of clinical guidelines; Protocol development, case management, or care coordination; Conducting or arranging for medical review, legal services, and auditing functions. CPSD will not make any other uses or disclosures of your protected health information without your written authorization. You may revoke such authorization at any time, except to the extent that CPSD have taken action in reliance thereon. Any revocation must be in writing. Your Rights Regarding Your Protected Health Information For example, CPSD may use your diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes information to measure the quality of the services that we provide, or asses the effectiveness of your treatment when compared to patients in similar situations. CPSD may contact you, by telephone, text, patient portal, email or mail, to provide appointment reminders. You must notify us if you do not wish to receive appointment reminders. Text messages will never include your personal or medical information, and we will never ask you for personal or medical information via text message. CPSD is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our patients and we will not share your information with any third party other than those listed in this notice without your consent. We may not disclose your protected health information to family members or friends who may be involved with your treatment or care without your written permission. Health information may be released without written permission to a parent, guardian, or legal custodian of a child; the guardian of an incompetent adult; the healthcare agent designated in an incapacitated patient’s health care power of attorney; or the personal representative or spouse of a deceased patient. There are additional situations when CPSD is permitted, or required to use or disclose your protected health information without your consent or authorization. Examples include the following: As permitted or required by law. In certain circumstances, we may be required to report individual health to legal authorities, such as law enforcement officials, court officials, or government agencies. For example, we may have to report abuse, neglect, domestic violence or certain physical injuries. We are required to report gunshot wounds or any other wound to law enforcement officials if there is reasonable cause to believe that the wound occurred as a result of a crime. Mental health records may be disclosed to law enforcement authorities for the purpose of reporting an apparent crime on our premises. For public health activities. We may release healthcare records, with the exception of treatment records, to certain government agencies or public health authority authorized by law, upon receipt of written request from that agency. We are required to report positive HIV test results to the state epidemiologist. We may also disclose HIV test results to other providers or persons when there has been or will be risk of exposure. We may report to the state epidemiologist the name of any person known to have been significantly exposed to a patient who tests positive for HIV. We are required by law to report suspected child abuse and neglect and suspected abuse of an unborn child, but cannot disclose HIV test results in connection with the reporting or prosecution of alleged abuse or neglect. We may release healthcare records, including treatment records and HIV test results, for the purpose of reporting elder abuse or neglect, provided the subject of the abuse or neglect agrees, or if necessary to prevent from serious harm. Records may be released for the reporting of domestic violence if necessary to protect the patient or community from imminent and substantial danger. For health oversight activities. We may disclose healthcare records, including treatment records, in response to a written request by any federal or state governmental agency to perform legally authorized functions, such as management audits, financial audits, program monitoring and evaluation, and facility or individual licensure or certification. HIV test results may not be released to federal or state governmental agencies, without written permission, except to the state epidemiologist for surveillance, investigation, or to control communicable diseases. Judicial and Administrative Proceedings . Patient healthcare records, including treatment records and HIV test results, may be disclosed pursuant to a lawful court order. A subpoena signed by a judge is sufficient to permit disclosure of all healthcare records except for HIV test results. For activities related to death. We may disclose patient healthcare records, except for treatment records, to a coroner or medical examiner for the purpose of completing a medical certificate or investigating a death. HIV test results may be disclosed under certain circumstances. For research. Under certain circumstances, and only after a special approval process, we may use and disclose your health information to help conduct research. To avoid a serious threat to health or safety. We may report a patient’s name and other relevant data to the Department of Transportation if it is believed the patient’s vision or physical or mental condition affects the patient’s ability to exercise reasonable or ordinary control over a motor vehicle. Healthcare information, including treatment records and HIV test results, may be disclosed where disclosure is necessary to protect the patient or community from imminent and substantial danger. For workers’ compensation . We may disclose your health information to the extent such records are reasonably related to any injury for which workers compensation is claimed. CPSD will not make any other uses or disclosures of your protected health information without your written authorization. You may revoke such authorization at any time, except to the extent that CPSD have taken action in reliance thereon. Any revocation must be in writing. Your Rights Regarding Your Protected Health Information You are permitted to request that restrictions be placed on certain uses or disclosures of your protected health information by Coastal Pain & Spinal Diagnostics Medical Group to carry out treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. You must request such a restriction in writing. We are not required to agree to your request, but if we do agree, we must adhere to the restriction, except when your protected health information is needed in an emergency treatment situation. In this event, information may be disclosed only to healthcare providers treating you. Also, a restriction would not apply when we are required by law to disclose certain healthcare information. You have the right to review and/or obtain a copy of your healthcare records, with the exception of psychotherapy notes, or information compiled for use (or in anticipation for use) in a civil, criminal, or administrative action or proceeding. Coastal Pain & Spinal Diagnostics Medical Group may deny access under other circumstances, in which case you have the right to have such a denial reviewed. We may charge a reasonable fee for copying your records. You may request that Coastal Pain & Spinal Diagnostics Medical Group send protected health information, including billing information, to you by alternate means or to alternative locations. You may also request Coastal Pain & Spinal Diagnostics Medical Group not send information to a particular address or location or contact you at a specific location, perhaps your place of employment. This request must be submitted in writing. We will accommodate reasonable requests by you. You have the right to request that Coastal Pain & Spinal Diagnostics Medical Group amend portions of your healthcare records, as long as such information is maintained by us. You must submit this request in writing, and under certain circumstances the request may be denied. You may request to receive an accounting of the disclosures of your protected health information made by Coastal Pain & Spinal Diagnostics Medical Group for the six years prior to the date of the request, beginning with disclosures made after April 14, 2003. We are not required, however, to record disclosures we make pursuant to a signed consent or authorization. You may request and receive a paper copy of this Notice, if you had previously received or agreed to receive the Notice electronically. Any person or patient may file a complaint with Coastal Pain & Spinal Diagnostics Medical Group and/or the Secretary of Health and Human Services if they believe their privacy rights have been violated. To file a complaint with Coastal Pain & Spinal Diagnostics Medical Group, please contact the Privacy Officer at the following: Privacy Officer Coastal Pain & Spinal Diagnostics Medical Group 6221 Metropolitan St., Suite 201 Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 753-7127 It is the policy of Coastal Pain & Spinal Diagnostics Medical Group that no retaliatory action will be made against any individual who submits or conveys a complaint of suspected or actual non-compliance or violation of the privacy standards. This Notice of Privacy Practices is effective April 14, 2003 – Updated December 3, 2024 DOC 7 Coastal Pain & Spinal Diagnostics Medical Group Notice of Privacy Practices Updated December 3, 2024 Aviso de Practicas de Privacidad

Personal Injury As trusted pain management providers, we provide comprehensive care for your patient only as medically necessary. If you would like to send us a new lien patient for pain management treatment or a consultation, please use the referral form below or contact one of our personal injury coordinators below. For Patients Have you had an accident? If you have been in an accident, slip and fall, bicycle accident or even bit by someone’s dog, it can be a very stressful, painful and emotionally traumatic event. At Coastal Pain & Spinal Diagnostics, we help patients everyday with situations like these, and can relieve your physical pain from your injury on a lien basis. We have a dedicated Personal Injury team to assist you with scheduling, questions about your procedures, and to make the experience of pain relief a smooth journey for you. Contact one of our PI coordinators below today if you have questions about being seen on a lien for your accident. REFERRAL FORM – PROVIDERS For Attorneys We Accept Patients on Liens As an attorney, you want your client to receive the best medical attention and an accurate diagnosis of their condition. At Coastal Pain and Spinal Diagnostics, we go above and beyond for our patients. We accept patients on lien for Pain Management. Dr. Miller, Dr. Bansal, and Dr. Patel all treat patients who have been in life-altering motor vehicle accidents and are qualified medical examiners. In addition to our expert providers, we have dedicated a Personal Injury Dept. that solely handles our Personal Injury cases for pain management in Carlsbad and Mission Valley (San Diego) for faster and more efficient response in these delicate matters. REFERRAL FORM – ATTORNEYS

< Back Carlsbad Office 6221 Metropolitan St STE 201, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA We are located downstairs in Suite 100 & upstairs in Suite 201 Hours Suite 100 Suite 201 Mon - Fri Mon - Thurs Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Last UDS 3:45 PM 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Last UDS 5:30 PM 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Last UDS 3:30 PM Closed For Lunch from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM UDS will not be collected during lunchtime, patients must plan accordingly. Closed for all Major Holidays and Weekends View 2026 Holiday Hours Refill requests cannot be honored after business hours or during holidays. Please be sure to make prior arrangements with your provider for all your medication needs. Contact Phone: (760) 753 - 7127 Fax: (760) 334 - 0399 Please do not call our Surgery Center for any personal injury-related matters. Personal Injury: drpatelinfo@coastalpaingroup.com or PICoordinator@coastalpaingroup.com

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< Back Theresa Cotter Physician Assistant Theresa graduated from Temple University’s Physician Assistant program in 2023 with a Master’s in Medical Sciences. She is originally from Maryland and moved to Philadelphia for PA school. She then moved from Philadelphia to San Diego to start her journey as a Physician Assistant and was enthusiastic about joining the Coastal Pain & Spinal Diagnostics family. She is excited to bring her dedication to patient care! In her free time, you can find her hiking, traveling, or enjoying the beaches! She particularly enjoys exploring new hiking trails that offer stunning views of the coastline. Fun Fact: She swam in college and still enjoys swimming regularly!

< Back Conor Tibbs Physician Assistant Conor Tibbs is a local guy, born and raised in the San Diego area, specifically Poway. He attended Poway High School, then the University of Southern California for undergrad, and finally completed his master's at Marshall B. Ketchum University in 2023. He was often praised for his thoroughness and ability to listen and make patients feel heard. Since then, he is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work at Coast Pain with so many incredible people, patients, providers, and staff, all included. Outside of work, Conor enjoys singing, reading, Dungeons and Dragons, and spending time with his husband Angel, and the rest of their family, ranging from hiking local trails to enjoying the weather on the beach to just having dinner together at home. Fun Fact: My feet are 2 complete sizes different from each other: Left 9.5, Right 7.5.

At Coastal Pain & Spinal Diagnostics, we are an office committed to each of our patients – and the medical community – to be the best center for pain management in San Diego County. Our accomplished team of physicians and specialists are devoted to providing patients with the highest quality medical care. San Diego’s #1 Pain Management Specialists We are committed to each of our patients – and the medical community – to be the best center for pain management. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Meet Our Team At Coastal Pain & Spinal Diagnostics, our mission is to enhance the quality of life of our patients. We are passionate about treating those who suffer from pain, and we empathize with chronic pain’s burden on you and those closest to you. When our patients first come to us, they are unable to enjoy daily activities with their families and loved ones. Whether they are trying to enjoy a nice evening stroll or a round of golf, their pain often takes the joy out of their lives. View Patient Testimonials Telemedicine Since the pandemic we have been able to connect with our patients for their visits via telehealth using Doxy.me. Patients do not need to login to the website, or download any software or apps. Join your visit from any smartphone or tablet or computer with camera access. Click here for the virtual waiting room

< Back Dr. Evan Goodman Provider Dr. Evan Goodman joined Coastal Pain & Spinal Diagnostics in the Summer of 2020 following his residency in anesthesiology (2019) and fellowship in pain medicine (2020) at the University of Chicago. He has published numerous articles, and contributed to peer-reviewed medical journals including the Annals of Emergency Medicine. He completed his Doctor of Medicine (MD) at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (2015). Dr. Goodman has made it his career-focus to understanding and treating patients who suffer from chronic pain and continues to move forward in the ever-changing world of healthcare by staying up to date on the latest, breakthrough and innovative treatment options. He brings a refreshing and calming demeanor to his practice and will develop a customized treatment plan to each of his patients. In his off-time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, in the beautiful, coastal town of La Jolla.

< Back Dr. Ron Brizzie Provider Dr. Ron Brizzie is a San Diego native who attended Mt. Carmel High School in Rancho Penasquitos. He excelled academically while also being nominated for athlete of the year in golf, where he served as the team captain. He participated in San Diego Junior Golf, where he was one of the top athletes for his age group from 8 to 17 years old. He was active in community service and has volunteered in medical clinics throughout San Diego as well as in Mexico with the Flying Samaritans and 1000 Smiles Foundation. He attended the University of California, San Diego (ranked third in the nation for public colleges), where he completed his undergraduate work Cum Laude with honors and high distinction. For his Honors Thesis, Dr. Brizzie studied treatments for circadian rhythm disorders in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. After graduation, he was awarded the prestigious Bradley Hospital Sleep Research Apprenticeship Award at the Brown School of Medicine, where he worked with adolescent circadian rhythm studies. He was part of a team leading the field in understanding sleep cycles throughout development. Dr. Brizzie performed his medical school training at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was elected president of the Sigma Sigma Phi national honor society at the university, where he participated in multiple community programs, from mentoring students at the John F. Kennedy School to teaching local medical health programs. Dr. Brizzie achieved honor status in multiple courses and rotations during his training program. He completed his internship at Downey Regional Medical Center, where he received the Outstanding Intern of the Year Award for his performance and leadership. Following the internship, he attended the University of California, Los Angeles/GLAVA residency program in physical medicine and rehabilitation, receiving his board certification. His program focused on sports medicine, pain management, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, as well as joint, bone, ligament, tendon, and muscle conditions. He had the opportunity to train in the world-famous Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills. Dr. Brizzie worked with some of the top orthopedic and spine surgical specialists throughout the Los Angeles area. He had the opportunity to work with and rehabilitate veterans suffering from a variety of combat-related injuries. Dr. Brizzie also served as the physician for the Inglewood High School football team during his residency. His research in residency focused on lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition causing narrowing in the lower spine, and the response to various treatment approaches. Following residency training, he completed extensive coursework specializing in ultrasound diagnostics and injection guidance through the Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. This tool allows for the immediate, in office, evaluation of a variety of different conditions. Ultrasound evaluation can specifically identify the cause and ensure the best treatment options. It also allows for precise targeting of injection therapies through ultrasound needle guidance to provide the optimum results. He also developed a strong interest in regenerative medicine and has been working with a variety of cell-based therapies and prolotherapy for the past 15 years. He was one of the first specialists to offer platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapies in San Diego County. His team customizes PRP treatments for each unique case, including platelet concentration and leukocyte cell levels. Dr. Brizzie has also incorporated Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), a non-surgical/non-injection procedure, into his practice, used to treat a variety of medical conditions. This noninvasive, innovative technology stimulates the body’s own healing response to repair tissue, including bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. There is no lengthy recovery period and virtually no side effects or time off needed from activities/work. This treatment has been very effective for patients and can be combined with PRP, prolotherapy, and other procedures, further improving outcomes.

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