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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hejtmanek, Anesthesiologist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Michael Hejtmanek, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Hejtmanek is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hejtmanek’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hejtmanek’s office at (360) 647-3377.
Is Dr. Hejtmanek board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Hejtmanek, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Hejtmanek speak?
Dr. Hejtmanek and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hejtmanek typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hejtmanek 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. Hejtmanek. 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
Also known as:
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
Also known as:
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hejtmanek typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hejtmanek 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. Hejtmanek. 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:
- Axillary Nerve Block Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Armpit nerve block
- Axillary nerve pain injection
- Shoulder nerve block
- Guided nerve injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic 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. Hejtmanek accept my insurance?
Dr. Hejtmanek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 647-3377 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hejtmanek accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Hejtmanek in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hejtmanek's office located?
What is Dr. Hejtmanek's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hejtmanek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386788115.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hejtmanek?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hejtmanek
What is Dr. Michael Hejtmanek's specialty?
Dr. Hejtmanek is a Anesthesiologist near Tacoma, WA.
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. Michael Hejtmanek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hejtmanek is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital, Uw Medical Center - Montlake, St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, Wa 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 Michael Hejtmanek accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Hejtmanek is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Hejtmanek offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hejtmanek's office at (360) 647-3377 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Hejtmanek?
Please contact Dr. Hejtmanek's office at (360) 647-3377 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Hejtmanek have?
Dr. Michael Hejtmanek is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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