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Dr. Vaia Abatzis, MD

Charlottesville, VA

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Abatzis, Anesthesiologist in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Vaia Abatzis, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Abatzis completed her residency at Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Anesthesiology Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Abatzis is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abatzis’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abatzis’s office at (434) 924-2283.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Anesthesiology Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md

    Is Dr. Abatzis board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Vaia Abatzis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Abatzis speak?

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

    • English

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    What conditions does Dr. Abatzis treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Abatzis 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. Abatzis. 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:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Depression
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

    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:

    • Blocked Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophageal Obstruction
    • Food Pipe Blockage
    • Swallowing Difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K222: Esophageal obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Brain Growth of Unknown Type
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain tumor of unknown nature
    • Brain lesion of unknown behavior
    • Indeterminate brain mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver

    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:

    • Umbilical cord around baby's neck (not compressed)
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Nuchal cord without compression
    • Loose cord around neck
    • Cord wrapped around neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O6981X0: Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Esophagus Condition
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Various esophageal diseases
    • Miscellaneous esophagus problems
    • Other food pipe issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2289: Other specified disease of esophagus

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Degenerative Neck Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Bile Duct
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Biliary Obstruction
    • Bile Duct Blockage
    • Obstructed Bile Duct

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K831: Obstruction of bile duct

    Does Dr. Abatzis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abatzis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-2283 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Abatzis accept in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Abatzis in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Fox Insurance Company

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Abatzis' office located?

    Dr. Vaia Abatzis' Primary Practice

    1215 Lee St

    Charlottesville, VA 22908

    (434) 924-2283

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

    Dr. Abatzis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366585168.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abatzis?

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

    What is Dr. Vaia Abatzis's specialty?

    Dr. Abatzis is a Anesthesiologist near Charlottesville, VA. 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. Abatzis to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Vaia Abatzis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Abatzis is affiliated with UVA University Hospital, Sentara RMH Medical Center 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 Vaia Abatzis accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Vaia Abatzis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vaia Abatzis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Abatzis's office at (434) 924-2283 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Vaia Abatzis?

    Please contact Dr. Abatzis's office at (434) 924-2283 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Vaia Abatzis have?

    Dr. Vaia Abatzis is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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