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Dr. Vanessa Metellus, MD

Anesthesiologist

Milwaukee, WI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Metellus, Anesthesiologist in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Vanessa Metellus, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Metellus is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Metellus’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Metellus’s office at (414) 805-8700.

    What languages does Dr. Metellus speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Metellus 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. Metellus. 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:

    • 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:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophageal Obstruction
    • Food Pipe Blockage
    • Swallowing Difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K222: Esophageal obstruction

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Vanessa Metellus may include:

    Please contact Dr. Metellus' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Metellus accept my insurance?

    Dr. Metellus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 805-8700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Metellus accept in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Metellus in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Children's Wisconsin

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Maine

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Metellus' office located?

    Dr. Vanessa Metellus' Primary Practice

    10000 W Innovation Dr Ste 300

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

    (414) 805-8700

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    Dr. Vanessa Metellus' Practice 2

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

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    Dr. Vanessa Metellus' Practice 3

    8701 Watertown Plank Rd

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

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

    Dr. Metellus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841878931.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Metellus?

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

    What is Dr. Vanessa Metellus's specialty?

    Dr. Metellus is an Anesthesiologist near Milwaukee, WI.

    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. Vanessa Metellus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Metellus is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Froedtert Hospital, Northern Light Mercy Hospital, Pen Bay Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Vanessa Metellus accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Vanessa Metellus is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vanessa Metellus offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Metellus' office at (414) 805-8700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vanessa Metellus?

    Please contact Dr. Metellus' office at (414) 805-8700 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Metellus' office located?

    Dr. Metellus' office is located in Milwaukee, WI.