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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fisher, Anesthesiologist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Alexander Fisher, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN. Dr. Fisher is fluent in English, Afrikaans, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Malayalam, Persian, Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, Russian, Slavic languages, Spanish, Tagalog, and Thai, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fisher’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fisher’s office at (615) 322-3000.
What languages does Dr. Fisher speak?
Dr. Fisher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Afrikaans
Arabic
Bengali
Chinese
Czech
Danish
English
German
Gujarati
Hindi
Italian
Malayalam
Persian
Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
Russian
Slavic languages
Spanish
Tagalog
Thai
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Fisher typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Fisher 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. Fisher. 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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H269: Unspecified cataract
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
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
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Fisher typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Fisher 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. Fisher. 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)
- 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:
- 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:
- 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. Fisher accept my insurance?
Dr. Fisher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fisher accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Fisher in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Imperial Health Holdings
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Provider Networks
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fisher's office located?
What is Dr. Fisher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fisher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952498081.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fisher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fisher
What is Dr. Alexander Fisher's specialty?
Dr. Fisher is a Anesthesiologist near Nashville, TN.
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. Alexander Fisher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fisher is affiliated with Providence Santa Rosa Memorial 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 Alexander Fisher accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Fisher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Fisher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fisher's office at (615) 322-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Fisher?
Please contact Dr. Fisher's office at (615) 322-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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