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Dr. Thomas Engar, MD

Anesthesiologist

Salt Lake City, UT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Engar, Anesthesiologist in Salt Lake City, UT?

    Dr. Thomas Engar, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Engar graduated from University of Utah Sch of Medicine, completed his residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center Program, and is currently affiliated with St Marks Hospital. Dr. Engar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Engar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Engar’s office at (801) 727-2060.

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

    • Residency: Virginia Mason Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Utah Sch of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Engar speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Engar 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. Engar. 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:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye

    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:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Engar typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Engar 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. Engar. 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

    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

    Does Dr. Engar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Engar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (801) 727-2060 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Engar accept in Salt Lake City, UT?

    Dr. Engar in Salt Lake City, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Engar's office located?

    St Marks Hospital

    1200 E 3900 S

    Salt Lake City, UT 84124

    (801) 727-2060

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

    Dr. Engar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083905517.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Engar?

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

    What is Dr. Thomas Engar's specialty?

    Dr. Engar is an Anesthesiologist near Salt Lake City, UT.

    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 Dr. Thomas Engar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Engar is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital - Salt Lake City, Ut, Lone Peak 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

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    Is Dr. Thomas Engar accepting new patients in Salt Lake City, UT?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Engar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Engar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Engar's office at (801) 727-2060 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas Engar?

    Please contact Dr. Engar's office at (801) 727-2060 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Engar's office located?

    Dr. Engar's office is located in Salt Lake City, UT.