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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Powelson, Anesthesiologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Andrew Powelson, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Powelson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Powelson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Powelson’s office at (508) 691-6080.
What languages does Dr. Powelson speak?
Dr. Powelson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Powelson typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Powelson 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. Powelson. 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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H269: Unspecified cataract
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
- Cesarean Delivery
- Prior Cesarean Section
- Uterine Scar from C-section
- C-section History in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
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
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Powelson typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Powelson 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. Powelson. 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
Does Dr. Powelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Powelson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 691-6080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Powelson accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Powelson in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
H & R Block
Humana
Medicare
Not Specified
State of Alabama
Unknown
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Powelson's office located?
Dr. Andrew Powelson's Primary Practice
701 Princeton Ave SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
(508) 691-6080
What is Dr. Powelson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Powelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477816130.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Powelson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Powelson
What is Dr. Andrew Powelson's specialty?
Dr. Powelson is a Anesthesiologist near Birmingham, AL.
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. Andrew Powelson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Powelson is affiliated with Baptist Hospital - Pensacola, Memorial Hospital Stone County, Memorial Hospital Gulfport 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 Andrew Powelson accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Powelson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrew Powelson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Powelson's office at (508) 691-6080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrew Powelson?
Please contact Dr. Powelson's office at (508) 691-6080 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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