Dr. Chiaki Nakanishi, MD

Cedar Rapids, IA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Nakanishi, Anesthesiologist in Cedar Rapids, IA?

Dr. Chiaki Nakanishi, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Cedar Rapids, IA. Dr. Nakanishi is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nakanishi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nakanishi’s office at (765) 747-3111.

What languages does Dr. Nakanishi speak?

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

English
Japanese

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

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Nakanishi 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. Nakanishi. 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:

Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
Osteoarthritis of the left knee
Osteoarthritis
Right Knee Arthritis
Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
Degenerative joint disease
Wear-and-tear arthritis
Arthrosis
Joint degeneration

ICD-10 Codes:

M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

Also known as:

Severe Obesity
Obesity
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Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
Morbid Obesity
Extreme Obesity
Class 3 Obesity

ICD-10 Codes:

E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

Also known as:

Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Right Wrist Nerve Compression
Right Hand Numbness
Right CTS

ICD-10 Codes:

G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

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

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Nakanishi 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. Nakanishi. 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. Nakanishi accept my insurance?

Dr. Nakanishi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (765) 747-3111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Nakanishi accept in Cedar Rapids, IA?

Dr. Nakanishi in Cedar Rapids, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Medicare
Northern Trust
Oscar Health
Other Health Care Provider
Renown Health
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Western Growers Association

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Where is Dr. Nakanishi's office located?

Dr. Chiaki Nakanishi's Primary Practice

600 7th St SE Ste 101

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

(765) 747-3111

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What hospitals are Dr. Nakanishi affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Nakanishi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center,Des Moines, IA

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 3 Procedures

Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center,West Des Moines, IA

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

Dr. Nakanishi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659660553.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nakanishi?

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

What is Dr. Chiaki Nakanishi's specialty?

Dr. Nakanishi is an Anesthesiologist near Cedar Rapids, 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 Dr. Chiaki Nakanishi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Nakanishi is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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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