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Dr. Forrest Duncan, MD

Iowa City, IA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Duncan, Anesthesiologist in Iowa City, IA?

    Dr. Forrest Duncan, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Duncan graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Dr. Duncan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Duncan’s office at (319) 356-2320.

    Where did Dr. Duncan go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Duncan speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Duncan 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. Duncan. 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:

    • 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:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66006: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, recurrent, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Tonsillitis
    • Repeated Strep Throat
    • Chronic Strep Tonsillitis
    • Frequent Strep Throat

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0301: Acute recurrent streptococcal tonsillitis

    Also known as:

    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    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. Duncan typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Duncan 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. Duncan. 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:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
    • Lower Back Epidural Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance

    Does Dr. Duncan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Duncan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (319) 356-2320 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Duncan accept in Iowa City, IA?

    Dr. Duncan in Iowa City, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi

    • Centene Corporation

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Mississippi

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Duncan's office located?

    Dr. Forrest Duncan's Primary Practice

    200 Hawkins Dr

    Iowa City, IA 52242

    (319) 356-2320

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

    Dr. Duncan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427498849.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Duncan?

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

    What is Dr. Forrest Duncan's specialty?

    Dr. Duncan is a Anesthesiologist near Iowa City, IA.

    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. Forrest Duncan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Duncan is affiliated with University Of Mississippi Medical Center, South Central Regional 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 Forrest Duncan accepting new patients in Iowa City, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Forrest Duncan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Forrest Duncan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Duncan's office at (319) 356-2320 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Forrest Duncan?

    Please contact Dr. Duncan's office at (319) 356-2320 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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