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40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Krug, Anesthesiologist in North Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Paul Krug, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in North Kansas City, MO with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Krug graduated from University of Wales in Great Britain and completed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Anesthesiology; Mary Imogene Bassett Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Krug is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Krug’s office at (816) 691-2021.
Where did Dr. Krug go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Anesthesiology; Mary Imogene Bassett Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Loma Linda University Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks | University of Wales in Great Britain
Is Dr. Krug board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Krug, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Krug speak?
Dr. Krug and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Krug typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Krug 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. Krug. 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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Krug typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Krug 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. Krug. 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:
- Continuous Femoral Nerve Block
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Femoral Nerve Catheter Infusion
- Thigh Nerve Block
- Continuous Pain Relief Injection
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64448: Injection(S), Anesthetic Agent(S) And/Or Steroid; Femoral Nerve, Continuous Infusion By Catheter (Including Catheter Placement), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Brachial Plexus Injection
- Arm Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Block
- Continuous Brachial Plexus Infusion
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64416: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, continuous infusion by catheter (including catheter placement), 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. Krug accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Krug's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Krug's office located?
240 Meritas Health Anesthesiology
2700 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 240
North Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 691-2021
What is Dr. Krug's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Krug's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437250404.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krug?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Krug
What is Dr. Paul Krug's specialty?
Dr. Krug is a Anesthesiologist near North Kansas City, MO.
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. Paul Krug affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Krug 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 Paul Krug accepting new patients in North Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Paul Krug is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Krug offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Krug's office at (816) 691-2021 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Krug?
Please contact Dr. Krug's office at (816) 691-2021 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Krug have?
Dr. Paul Krug is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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Connect with DR. Krug
240 Meritas Health Anesthesiology
2700 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 240
North Kansas City, MO 64116