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Dr. Michael Czekajlo, MD

Dr. Michael Czekajlo, MD

Richmond, VA

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Czekajlo, Anesthesiologist in Richmond, VA?

    Dr. Michael Czekajlo, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Richmond, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Czekajlo graduated from Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Faculty Ii, Poznan and completed his residency at Capital Health. Dr. Czekajlo is fluent in English and Polish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Czekajlo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Czekajlo’s office at (804) 828-9160.

    Where did Dr. Czekajlo go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Critical Care, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA | University of Pittsburg Medical Center

    • Residency: Capital Health | Capital Health Regional Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Akademia Medyczna, Poznan | Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Faculty Ii, Poznan | Poznan University of Medical Sciences

    Is Dr. Czekajlo board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Czekajlo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2003, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2007

    What languages does Dr. Czekajlo speak?

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

    • English

    • Polish

    What conditions does Dr. Czekajlo treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Czekajlo 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. Czekajlo. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Blood Pressure Drop
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I959: Hypotension, unspecified

    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:

    • Cardiogenic Shock
    • Shock
    • Heart-related shock
    • Cardiac shock
    • Circulatory collapse from heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R570: Cardiogenic shock

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack (STEMI) - Unspecified Site
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack
    • STEMI Myocardial Infarction
    • Acute MI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
    • I213: ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction of unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Czekajlo perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Czekajlo 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. Czekajlo. 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.

    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

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
    • Emergency intubation
    • Endotracheal tube placement
    • Airway management (emergency)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure

    Does Dr. Czekajlo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Czekajlo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 828-9160 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Czekajlo accept in Richmond, VA?

    Dr. Czekajlo in Richmond, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Czekajlo's office located?

    Dr. Michael Czekajlo's Primary Practice

    1250 E Marshall St

    Richmond, VA 23298

    (804) 828-9160

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    Dr. Michael Czekajlo's Practice 2

    8260 Atlee Rd

    Mechanicsville, VA 23116

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    Dr. Michael Czekajlo's Practice 3

    5801 Bremo Rd

    Richmond, VA 23226

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

    Dr. Czekajlo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093726325.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Czekajlo?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Czekajlo's specialty?

    Dr. Czekajlo is a Anesthesiologist near Richmond, VA. 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. Contact Dr. Czekajlo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Czekajlo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Czekajlo is affiliated with Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?

    Explore Anesthesiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Michael Czekajlo accepting new patients in Richmond, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Czekajlo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Czekajlo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Czekajlo's office at (804) 828-9160 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Czekajlo?

    Please contact Dr. Czekajlo's office at (804) 828-9160 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Czekajlo have?

    Dr. Michael Czekajlo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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