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Dr. Catherine Ifune, MD

Saint Louis, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ifune, Anesthesiologist in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Catherine Ifune, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Ifune completed her residency at Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Anesthesiology; Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ifune is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ifune’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ifune’s office at (314) 362-1185.

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

    • Residency: Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Anesthesiology; Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis | Washington Center / School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Ifune board certified in Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Catherine Ifune, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Ifune speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ifune treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ifune 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. Ifune. 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.

    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:

    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Vomiting Blood
    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
    • Hematemesis
    • Bloody Vomit
    • Upper GI Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K921: Melena
    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
    • K920: Hematemesis
    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

    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:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Digestive Tract Imaging
    • Abnormal GI scan
    • Unusual digestive imaging
    • Digestive system imaging findings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R933: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of digestive tract

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Ifune perform?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ifune 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. Ifune. 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.

    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. Ifune accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ifune accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 362-1185 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ifune accept in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Ifune in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Essence Healthcare

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Missouri

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ifune's office located?

    Dr. Catherine Ifune's Primary Practice

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz

    Saint Louis, MO 63110

    (314) 362-1185

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    Dr. Catherine Ifune's Practice 2

    4921 Parkview Pl

    Saint Louis, MO 63110

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    Dr. Catherine Ifune's Practice 3

    5201 Mid America Plz Ste 1300

    Saint Louis, MO 63129

    (800) 862-9980

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

    Dr. Ifune's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497773956.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ifune?

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

    What is Dr. Catherine Ifune's specialty?

    Dr. Ifune is a Anesthesiologist near Saint Louis, MO. 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. Contact Dr. Ifune to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Catherine Ifune affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ifune is affiliated with Christian Hospital, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters 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

    Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?

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    Is Catherine Ifune accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Catherine Ifune is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Catherine Ifune offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ifune's office at (314) 362-1185 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Catherine Ifune?

    Please contact Dr. Ifune's office at (314) 362-1185 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Catherine Ifune have?

    Dr. Catherine Ifune is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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