Dr. Aaron Sachs, MD

Washington, DC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Sachs, Anesthesiologist in Washington, DC?

Dr. Aaron Sachs, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sachs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sachs’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sachs’s office at (202) 877-7783.

What languages does Dr. Sachs speak?

Dr. Sachs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English

What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Sachs typically treat?

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sachs diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Sachs. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Narrowed Aortic Valve
Leaky Mitral Valve
Aortic Valve Insufficiency
Heart Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Tight Aortic Valve
Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Mitral Regurgitation
Leaky aortic valve
Aortic regurgitation

ICD-10 Codes:

I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency

Also known as:

Acute pain after medical procedure
Pain
Acute post-operative pain
Pain after surgery
Post-procedural pain

ICD-10 Codes:

G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

Also known as:

Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease
Silent Coronary Artery Disease
Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

ICD-10 Codes:

I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

Also known as:

Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral Artery Disease with Gangrene (Both Legs)
Atherosclerosis
Gangrene
Peripheral Arterial Disease
PVD
PAD
Poor Circulation in Legs
Blocked Leg Arteries
PAD bilateral leg gangrene
Arterial gangrene both legs
Both legs tissue death from artery disease

ICD-10 Codes:

I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
I70263: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrene, bilateral legs

Also known as:

Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
AAA
Aorta Bulge

ICD-10 Codes:

I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified

What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Sachs typically perform?

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sachs performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Sachs. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
Central Line Placement
CVC Insertion
Temporary Central Line
IV Access Catheter

CPT Codes:

36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

Does Dr. Sachs accept my insurance?

Dr. Sachs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 877-7783 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Sachs accept in Washington, DC?

Dr. Sachs in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Riverside Health
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Sachs' office located?

Dr. Aaron Sachs' Primary Practice

110 Irving St NW

Washington, DC 20010

(202) 877-7783

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University Of Maryland Department Of Anesthesia

22 S Greene St # S11C

Baltimore, MD 21201

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What hospitals are Dr. Sachs affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Sachs has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Medstar Washington Hospital Center,Washington, DC

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 8 Procedures

What is Dr. Sachs's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Sachs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003347238.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sachs?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sachs

What is Dr. Aaron Sachs's specialty?

Dr. Sachs is an Anesthesiologist near Washington, DC.

What does an Anesthesiologist do?

A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

Is Dr. Aaron Sachs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Sachs is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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