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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Crittenden, Anesthesiologist in Portland, OR?
Dr. Walter Crittenden, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Portland, OR with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Crittenden is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Crittenden’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Crittenden’s office at (503) 299-9906.
What languages does Dr. Crittenden speak?
Dr. Crittenden and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Crittenden typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Crittenden 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. Crittenden. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
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:
- 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:
- Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
- Kidney Stones
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Hydronephrosis due to Stones
- Kidney Stone Obstruction
- Ureteral Stone Blockage
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction
- N200: Calculus of kidney
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Crittenden typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Crittenden 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. Crittenden. 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:
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
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
Does Dr. Crittenden accept my insurance?
Dr. Crittenden accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 299-9906 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Crittenden accept in Portland, OR?
Dr. Crittenden in Portland, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthRight Group
Medicare
Moda Health
PacificSource
Providence Health & Services
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Crittenden's office located?
Dr. Walter Crittenden's Primary Practice
4805 NE Glisan St
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 299-9906
What is Dr. Crittenden's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Crittenden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710913611.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crittenden?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Crittenden
What is Dr. Walter Crittenden's specialty?
Dr. Crittenden is a Anesthesiologist near Portland, OR.
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. Walter Crittenden affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Crittenden is affiliated with Legacy Meridian Park 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 Walter Crittenden accepting new patients in Portland, OR?
Yes, Dr. Walter Crittenden is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Walter Crittenden offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Crittenden's office at (503) 299-9906 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Walter Crittenden?
Please contact Dr. Crittenden's office at (503) 299-9906 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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