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Dr. Alfonso Tagliavia, MD

Anesthesiologist

Greenwich, CT

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tagliavia, Anesthesiologist in Greenwich, CT?

    Dr. Alfonso Tagliavia, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Greenwich, CT. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Tagliavia graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Mass Gen Hosp, Anesthesiology; Nyu Downtown Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tagliavia is fluent in English, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tagliavia’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tagliavia’s office at (203) 661-5330.

    Where did Dr. Tagliavia go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Mass Gen Hosp, Anesthesiology; Nyu Downtown Hosp, Internal Medicine | Mass Genl Hosp/Harvard Med Sch | NYU DOWNTOWN HOSPITAL

    • Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Tagliavia board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Alfonso Tagliavia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Tagliavia speak?

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

    • English
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Spanish

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Tagliavia 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. Tagliavia. 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:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Cycle
    • Assisted Reproductive Technology
    • Infertility
    • In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Cycle
    • Fertility Treatment Cycle
    • ART Procedure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3183: Encounter for assisted reproductive fertility procedure cycle

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Tagliavia 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. Tagliavia. 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
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection
    • 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
    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes 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
    • 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

    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

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
    • Emergency intubation
    • Endotracheal tube placement
    • Airway management (emergency)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure

    Does Dr. Tagliavia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tagliavia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 661-5330 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tagliavia accept in Greenwich, CT?

    Dr. Tagliavia in Greenwich, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allegiance Benefit Plan Management

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Medicare

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Tagliavia's office located?

    Dr. Alfonso Tagliavia's Primary Practice

    5 Perryridge Rd

    Greenwich, CT 06830

    (203) 661-5330

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    What hospitals are Dr. Tagliavia affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Tagliavia has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Tagliavia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316973399.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tagliavia?

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

    What is Dr. Alfonso Tagliavia's specialty?

    Dr. Tagliavia is an Anesthesiologist near Greenwich, CT.

    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. Alfonso Tagliavia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tagliavia is affiliated with Greenwich Hospital 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 Dr. Alfonso Tagliavia accepting new patients in Greenwich, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Alfonso Tagliavia is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alfonso Tagliavia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tagliavia's office at (203) 661-5330 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alfonso Tagliavia?

    Please contact Dr. Tagliavia's office at (203) 661-5330 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tagliavia's office located?

    Dr. Tagliavia's office is located in Greenwich, CT.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alfonso Tagliavia have?

    Dr. Alfonso Tagliavia is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.