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Dr. Michael Walston, MD

Anesthesiologist

Tucson, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Walston, Anesthesiologist in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Michael Walston, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Walston is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walston’s office at (520) 795-7650.

    What languages does Dr. Walston speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Walston 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. Walston. 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:

    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left 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:

    • Phimosis
    • Penis Disorder
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N471: Phimosis

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    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

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Walston 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. Walston. 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:

    • 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. Walston accept my insurance?

    Dr. Walston accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 795-7650 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Walston accept in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Walston in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Banner Health

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthRight Group

    • Humana

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    Where is Dr. Walston's office located?

    Dr. Michael Walston's Primary Practice

    3390 N Campbell Ave Ste 110

    Tucson, AZ 85719

    (520) 795-7650

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

    Dr. Walston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891095030.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walston?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Walston's specialty?

    Dr. Walston is an Anesthesiologist near Tucson, AZ.

    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. Michael Walston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Walston is affiliated with Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital, Tucson 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

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    Is Dr. Michael Walston accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Walston is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Walston offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Walston's office at (520) 795-7650 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Walston?

    Please contact Dr. Walston's office at (520) 795-7650 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Walston's office located?

    Dr. Walston's office is located in Tucson, AZ.