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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bufton, Anesthesiologist in Annapolis, MD?
Dr. Kelly Bufton, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Annapolis, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bufton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bufton’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bufton’s office at (443) 481-1000.
What languages does Dr. Bufton speak?
Dr. Bufton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Bufton typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Bufton 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. Bufton. 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Ureter Stone
- Ureteral Disorder
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
- Ureteral Calculus
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
- N201: Calculus of ureter
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Bufton typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Bufton 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. Bufton. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- Fascial plane block for leg pain
- Lower extremity nerve injection
- Leg pain block with imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
Does Dr. Bufton accept my insurance?
Dr. Bufton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (443) 481-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bufton accept in Annapolis, MD?
Dr. Bufton in Annapolis, MD 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Johns Hopkins Health System
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bufton's office located?
What is Dr. Bufton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bufton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174784946.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bufton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bufton
What is Dr. Kelly Bufton's specialty?
Dr. Bufton is a Anesthesiologist near Annapolis, MD.
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 this Dr. Kelly Bufton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bufton is affiliated with Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove 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
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Is Kelly Bufton accepting new patients in Annapolis, MD?
Yes, Dr. Kelly Bufton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kelly Bufton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bufton's office at (443) 481-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kelly Bufton?
Please contact Dr. Bufton's office at (443) 481-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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