MD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dowhower, Anesthesiologist in Danville, PA?
Dr. Matthew Dowhower is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Danville, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dowhower is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dowhower’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dowhower’s office at (570) 271-6621.
What languages does Dr. Dowhower speak?
Dr. Dowhower and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Dowhower typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Dowhower 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. Dowhower. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
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
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- Pathological Fracture of the Right Femur
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Fragility Fracture
- Spontaneous Bone Break
- Disease-Related Fracture
- Bone Fracture from Illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M84451A: Pathological fracture, right femur, initial encounter for fracture
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Dowhower typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Dowhower 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. Dowhower. 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:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
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. Dowhower accept my insurance?
Dr. Dowhower accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 271-6621 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dowhower accept in Danville, PA?
Dr. Dowhower in Danville, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
New Era Life Insurance
State of Pennsylvania
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dowhower's office located?
Dr. Matthew Dowhower's Primary Practice
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822
(570) 271-6621
What is Dr. Dowhower's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dowhower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154950632.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dowhower?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dowhower
What is Dr. Matthew Dowhower's specialty?
Dr. Dowhower is a Anesthesiologist near Danville, 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 this Dr. Matthew Dowhower affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dowhower is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital 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 Matthew Dowhower accepting new patients in Danville, PA?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Dowhower is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Dowhower offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dowhower's office at (570) 271-6621 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Dowhower?
Please contact Dr. Dowhower's office at (570) 271-6621 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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