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28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Westerheide, Anesthesiologist in Kingwood, TX?
Dr. William Westerheide, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Kingwood, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years. Dr. Westerheide is currently affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital. Dr. Westerheide is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Westerheide’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Westerheide’s office at (713) 620-4000.
What languages does Dr. Westerheide speak?
Dr. Westerheide and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Westerheide typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Westerheide 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. Westerheide. 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:
- 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 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Westerheide typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Westerheide 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. Westerheide. 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:
- 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. Westerheide accept my insurance?
Dr. Westerheide accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 620-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Westerheide accept in Kingwood, TX?
Dr. Westerheide in Kingwood, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Company
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Westerheide's office located?
Dr. William Westerheide's Primary Practice
300 Kingwood Medical Dr
Kingwood, TX 77339
(713) 620-4000
What is Dr. Westerheide's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Westerheide's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053339630.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Westerheide?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Westerheide
What is Dr. William Westerheide's specialty?
Dr. Westerheide is a Anesthesiologist near Kingwood, TX.
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. William Westerheide affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Westerheide is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood, Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest, Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood 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 William Westerheide accepting new patients in Kingwood, TX?
Yes, Dr. William Westerheide is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Westerheide offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Westerheide's office at (713) 620-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Westerheide?
Please contact Dr. Westerheide's office at (713) 620-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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