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Who is Dr. Altemus, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Punxsutawney, PA?
Dr. Haley Altemus is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Punxsutawney, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Altemus is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Altemus’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Altemus’s office at (724) 357-8135.
What languages does Dr. Altemus speak?
Dr. Altemus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Altemus typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Altemus 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. Altemus. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Altemus typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Altemus 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. Altemus. 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:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Altemus accept my insurance?
Dr. Altemus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (724) 357-8135 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Altemus accept in Punxsutawney, PA?
Dr. Altemus in Punxsutawney, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
United Mine Workers of America (UMWA)
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Altemus' office located?
Dr. Haley Altemus' Primary Practice
81 Hillcrest Dr Ste 106
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(724) 357-8135
What is Dr. Altemus's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Altemus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538967161.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Altemus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Altemus
What is Dr. Haley Altemus's specialty?
Dr. Altemus is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Punxsutawney, PA.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?
In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.
Is this Dr. Haley Altemus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Altemus is affiliated with Indiana Regional Medical 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
When to see a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Haley Altemus accepting new patients in Punxsutawney, PA?
No, Dr. Haley Altemus is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Haley Altemus offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Altemus's office at (724) 357-8135 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Haley Altemus?
Please contact Dr. Altemus's office at (724) 357-8135 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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