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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hanford, Anesthesiologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Pamela Hanford, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Hanford completed her residency at Univ Il Coll Of Med, Anesthesiology; St Francis Hosp Of Evanston, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Hanford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hanford’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hanford’s office.
Where did Dr. Hanford go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Il Coll Of Med, Anesthesiology; St Francis Hosp Of Evanston, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il
Is Dr. Hanford board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Pamela Hanford, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Hanford speak?
Dr. Hanford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hanford typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hanford 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. Hanford. 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:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral
Also known as:
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen adenoids
- Big adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hanford typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hanford 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. Hanford. 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:
- Axillary Nerve Block Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Armpit nerve block
- Axillary nerve pain injection
- Shoulder nerve block
- Guided nerve injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including 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
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Does Dr. Hanford accept my insurance?
Dr. Hanford 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. Hanford accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Hanford in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hanford's office located?
What is Dr. Hanford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hanford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093895856.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hanford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hanford
What is Dr. Pamela Hanford's specialty?
Dr. Hanford 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. Pamela Hanford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hanford is affiliated with Silver Cross 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 Pamela Hanford accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Pamela Hanford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pamela Hanford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hanford's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pamela Hanford?
Please contact Dr. Hanford's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Pamela Hanford have?
Dr. Pamela Hanford is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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