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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Appaswamy, Anesthesiologist in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Meera Appaswamy, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Appaswamy completed her residency at Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Anesthesiology Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Pain Management Mercy Hosp-Pittsburgh, Anesthesiology Western Pennsylvania Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Appaswamy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Appaswamy’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Appaswamy’s office at (410) 328-1674.
Where did Dr. Appaswamy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Anesthesiology Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Pain Management Mercy Hosp-Pittsburgh, Anesthesiology Western Pennsylvania Hosp, General Surgery
Medical School: Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Is Dr. Appaswamy board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Meera Appaswamy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Appaswamy speak?
Dr. Appaswamy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Appaswamy typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Appaswamy 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. Appaswamy. 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:
- Tooth Decay
- Early Tooth Decay (Enamel Cavity)
- Tooth Decay on Chewing Surfaces Reaching Dentin
- Cavities
- Dental Caries
- Tooth Rot
- Enamel caries
- Surface cavity
- Pit and fissure decay
- Deep Pit and Fissure Cavity
- Dentin Caries on Occlusal Surface
- Cavity on Chewing Surface into Dentin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K029: Dental caries, unspecified
- K0251: Dental caries on pit and fissure surface limited to enamel
- K0252: Dental caries on pit and fissure surface penetrating into dentin
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:
- Knee Ligament Sprain
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Sprained Knee Ligament
- Ligament Injury in Knee
- ACL Sprain
- ACL Injury
- Knee Ligament Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
- S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Appaswamy typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Appaswamy 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. Appaswamy. 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
- 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:
- 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:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Appaswamy accept my insurance?
Dr. Appaswamy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 328-1674 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Appaswamy accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Appaswamy in Baltimore, 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)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Riverside Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Appaswamy's office located?
What is Dr. Appaswamy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Appaswamy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760560767.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Appaswamy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Appaswamy
What is Dr. Meera Appaswamy's specialty?
Dr. Appaswamy is a Anesthesiologist near Baltimore, 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. Meera Appaswamy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Appaswamy is affiliated with Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove 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
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Is Meera Appaswamy accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
Yes, Dr. Meera Appaswamy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Meera Appaswamy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Appaswamy's office at (410) 328-1674 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Meera Appaswamy?
Please contact Dr. Appaswamy's office at (410) 328-1674 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Meera Appaswamy have?
Dr. Meera Appaswamy is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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