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Dr. Stefan Budac

Dr. Stefan Budac

Chicago, IL

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Budac, Anesthesiologist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Stefan Budac is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Budac completed his residency at Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Anesthesiology. Dr. Budac is fluent in English, Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Budac’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Budac’s office.

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

    • Fellowship: Anesthesiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia | Children's Hosp. of Philadelphia

    • Residency: Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Anesthesiology | Anesthesiology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago | Rush University Medical Center

    • Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh

    Is Dr. Budac board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Stefan Budac is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology , American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery since 2013, American Board of Anesthesiology since 2007

    What languages does Dr. Budac speak?

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

    • English

    • Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan

    • Spanish

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Budac 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. Budac. 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 here.

    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:

    • Hidden Penis
    • Phimosis
    • Penis Disorder
    • Buried penis
    • Concealed penis
    • Retractile penis
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q5564: Hidden penis
    • N471: Phimosis

    Also known as:

    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • Breathing Pauses During Sleep
    • Snoring Disorder
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils
    • Tonsil hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils
    • Big tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils

    Also known as:

    • Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Problem
    • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
    • Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Budac 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. Budac. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Pudendal Nerve Block
    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Pudendal Nerve Injection
    • Pelvic Pain Injection
    • Nerve Block for Pelvic Pain
    • Anesthetic Pudendal Nerve
    • 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

    CPT Codes:

    • 64430: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; pudendal nerve
    • 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)

    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:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
    • Lower Back Epidural Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance

    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

    Does Dr. Budac accept my insurance?

    Dr. Budac accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Budac accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Budac in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Budac's office located?

    Dr. Stefan Budac's Primary Practice

    1653 W Congress Pkwy # 735

    Chicago, IL 60612

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

    Dr. Budac's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073546867.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Budac?

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

    What is Dr. Stefan Budac's specialty?

    Dr. Budac is a Anesthesiologist near Chicago, IL.

    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. Stefan Budac affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Budac is affiliated with Uw Medical Center - Montlake 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 an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Stefan Budac accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Stefan Budac is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stefan Budac offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Budac's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stefan Budac?

    Please contact Dr. Budac's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Stefan Budac have?

    Dr. Stefan Budac is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery.

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