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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sitzmann, Anesthesiologist in Thornton, CO?
Dr. Dustin Sitzmann, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Thornton, CO. Dr. Sitzmann is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sitzmann’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sitzmann’s office at (402) 717-4909.
What languages does Dr. Sitzmann speak?
Dr. Sitzmann and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Sitzmann typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sitzmann 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. Sitzmann. 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:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Appendix Inflammation
- Appendix Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K37: Unspecified appendicitis
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Thigh Bone Fracture
- Femoral Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72142A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Sitzmann typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sitzmann 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. Sitzmann. 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
- 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)
Also known as:
- Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
- Fascial plane block for leg pain
- Lower extremity nerve injection
- Leg pain block with imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
Does Dr. Sitzmann accept my insurance?
Dr. Sitzmann accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 717-4909 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sitzmann accept in Thornton, CO?
Dr. Sitzmann in Thornton, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Denver Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Colorado
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sitzmann's office located?
What is Dr. Sitzmann's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sitzmann's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154761104.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sitzmann?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sitzmann
What is Dr. Dustin Sitzmann's specialty?
Dr. Sitzmann is a Anesthesiologist near Thornton, CO.
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. Dustin Sitzmann affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sitzmann is affiliated with Hca Healthone Mountain Ridge, Hca Healthone Swedish, Hca Healthone Rose 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 Dustin Sitzmann accepting new patients in Thornton, CO?
Yes, Dr. Dustin Sitzmann is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dustin Sitzmann offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sitzmann's office at (402) 717-4909 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dustin Sitzmann?
Please contact Dr. Sitzmann's office at (402) 717-4909 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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