Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fossaceca, Anesthesiologist in Jackson, CA?
Dr. Christopher Fossaceca, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Jackson, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fossaceca graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Fossaceca is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fossaceca’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fossaceca’s office.
Where did Dr. Fossaceca go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Fossaceca board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Fossaceca, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Fossaceca speak?
Dr. Fossaceca and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Fossaceca typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Fossaceca 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. Fossaceca. 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:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Fossaceca typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Fossaceca 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. Fossaceca. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral 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
Does Dr. Fossaceca accept my insurance?
Dr. Fossaceca 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. Fossaceca accept in Jackson, CA?
Dr. Fossaceca in Jackson, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fossaceca's office located?
What is Dr. Fossaceca's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fossaceca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295817880.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fossaceca?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fossaceca
What is Dr. Christopher Fossaceca's specialty?
Dr. Fossaceca is a Anesthesiologist near Jackson, CA.
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. Christopher Fossaceca affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fossaceca is affiliated with Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca 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
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Is Christopher Fossaceca accepting new patients in Jackson, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Fossaceca is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Fossaceca offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fossaceca's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Fossaceca?
Please contact Dr. Fossaceca's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Fossaceca have?
Dr. Christopher Fossaceca is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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