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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sekhar, Anesthesiologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Pavan Sekhar, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sekhar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sekhar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sekhar’s office at (617) 638-8000.
What languages does Dr. Sekhar speak?
Dr. Sekhar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Sekhar typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sekhar 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. Sekhar. 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:
- 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:
- Brachial Plexus Disorder
- Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Brachial Plexus Injury
- Shoulder Nerve Damage
- Arm Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- G540: Brachial plexus disorders
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Sekhar typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sekhar 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. Sekhar. 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
- Intercostal Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- Rib nerve injection
- Chest wall nerve block
- Intercostal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64420: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; intercostal nerve, single level
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)
Does Dr. Sekhar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sekhar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 638-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sekhar accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Sekhar in Boston, MA 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 Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sekhar's office located?
What is Dr. Sekhar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sekhar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093965691.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sekhar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sekhar
What is Dr. Pavan Sekhar's specialty?
Dr. Sekhar is a Anesthesiologist near Boston, MA.
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. Pavan Sekhar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sekhar is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center 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 Pavan Sekhar accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Pavan Sekhar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pavan Sekhar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sekhar's office at (617) 638-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pavan Sekhar?
Please contact Dr. Sekhar's office at (617) 638-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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