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Dr. Christopher Buckley, DO

Anesthesiologist

Sanford, NC

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Buckley, Anesthesiologist in Sanford, NC?

    Dr. Christopher Buckley, DO is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Sanford, NC. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Buckley is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buckley’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buckley’s office at (919) 774-2100.

    Is Dr. Buckley board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Buckley, DO is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Buckley speak?

    Dr. Buckley and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Buckley typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Buckley 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. Buckley. 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
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H269: Unspecified cataract
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Droopy eyelids
    • Excess eyelid skin
    • Dermatochalasis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Buckley typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Buckley 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. Buckley. 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. Buckley accept my insurance?

    Dr. Buckley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 774-2100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Buckley accept in Sanford, NC?

    Dr. Buckley in Sanford, NC 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

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Buckley's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Buckley's Primary Practice

    1135 Carthage St

    Sanford, NC 27330

    (919) 774-2100

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    What is Dr. Buckley's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Buckley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972550358.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buckley?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buckley

    What is Dr. Christopher Buckley's specialty?

    Dr. Buckley is an Anesthesiologist near Sanford, NC.

    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. Christopher Buckley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Buckley is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Dr. Christopher Buckley accepting new patients in Sanford, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Buckley is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Buckley offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Buckley's office at (919) 774-2100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Buckley?

    Please contact Dr. Buckley's office at (919) 774-2100 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Buckley's office located?

    Dr. Buckley's office is located in Sanford, NC.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Buckley have?

    Dr. Christopher Buckley is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.