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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hackney, Anesthesiologist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Christopher Hackney, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hackney is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hackney’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hackney’s office at (770) 645-9181.
What languages does Dr. Hackney speak?
Dr. Hackney and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hackney typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hackney 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. Hackney. 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:
- 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hackney typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hackney 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. Hackney. 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
- 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
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. Hackney accept my insurance?
Dr. Hackney accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 645-9181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hackney accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Hackney in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hackney's office located?
Dr. Christopher Hackney's Primary Practice
1821 Clifton Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(770) 645-9181
What is Dr. Hackney's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hackney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609169309.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hackney?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hackney
What is Dr. Christopher Hackney's specialty?
Dr. Hackney is a Anesthesiologist near Atlanta, GA.
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 Hackney affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hackney is affiliated with Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Emory University Hospital 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 Hackney accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Hackney is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Hackney offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hackney's office at (770) 645-9181 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Hackney?
Please contact Dr. Hackney's office at (770) 645-9181 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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