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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ragusa, Anesthesiologist in Dickson City, PA?
Dr. Michael Ragusa, DO is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Dickson City, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ragusa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ragusa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ragusa’s office at (610) 402-6164.
What languages does Dr. Ragusa speak?
Dr. Ragusa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ragusa typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ragusa 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. Ragusa. 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:
- 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ragusa typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ragusa 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. Ragusa. 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:
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Does Dr. Ragusa accept my insurance?
Dr. Ragusa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 402-6164 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ragusa accept in Dickson City, PA?
Dr. Ragusa in Dickson City, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Highmark Health
Jefferson Health
Medicare
Risant Health
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Where is Dr. Ragusa's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ragusa affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ragusa has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest,Allentown, PA
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked in 8 Procedures
Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest,Allentown, PA
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked in 8 Procedures
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg,Bethlehem, PA
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg,Bethlehem, PA
What is Dr. Ragusa's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ragusa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114424157.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ragusa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ragusa
What is Dr. Michael Ragusa's specialty?
Dr. Ragusa is an Anesthesiologist near Dickson City, PA.
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. Michael Ragusa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ragusa is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest 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
When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Michael Ragusa accepting new patients in Dickson City, PA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Ragusa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Ragusa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ragusa's office at (610) 402-6164 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Ragusa?
Please contact Dr. Ragusa's office at (610) 402-6164 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Ragusa's office located?
Dr. Ragusa's offices are located in Dickson City, PA, Allentown, PA, and Bethlehem, PA.
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