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Dr. Nathan Applegren, MD

Anesthesiologist

Colorado Springs, CO

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Applegren, Anesthesiologist in Colorado Springs, CO?

    Dr. Nathan Applegren, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Colorado Springs, CO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Applegren is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Applegren’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Applegren’s office at (303) 438-3999.

    What languages does Dr. Applegren speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Applegren 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. Applegren. 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
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Applegren 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. Applegren. 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:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Continuous Femoral Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
    • Femoral Nerve Catheter Infusion
    • Thigh Nerve Block
    • Continuous Pain Relief Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64448: Injection(S), Anesthetic Agent(S) And/Or Steroid; Femoral Nerve, Continuous Infusion By Catheter (Including Catheter Placement), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed

    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

    Does Dr. Applegren accept my insurance?

    Dr. Applegren accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 438-3999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Applegren accept in Colorado Springs, CO?

    Dr. Applegren in Colorado Springs, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

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    Where is Dr. Applegren's office located?

    Dr. Nathan Applegren's Primary Practice

    2222 N Nevada Ave

    Colorado Springs, CO 80907

    (303) 438-3999

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    Dr. Nathan Applegren's Practice 2

    8000 E Maplewood Ave Ste 120

    Greenwood Village, CO 80111

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    What hospitals are Dr. Applegren affiliated with?

    Dr. Applegren has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Commonspirit - Penrose Hospital,Colorado Springs, CO
    Commonspirit - St. Francis Hospital - Interquest,Colorado Springs, CO

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

    Dr. Applegren's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023679651.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Applegren?

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

    What is Dr. Nathan Applegren's specialty?

    Dr. Applegren is an Anesthesiologist near Colorado Springs, CO.

    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. Nathan Applegren affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Applegren is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Commonspirit - Penrose Hospital, Commonspirit - St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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. Nathan Applegren accepting new patients in Colorado Springs, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Nathan Applegren is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nathan Applegren offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Applegren's office at (303) 438-3999 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nathan Applegren?

    Please contact Dr. Applegren's office at (303) 438-3999 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Applegren's office located?

    Dr. Applegren's offices are located in Colorado Springs, CO and Greenwood Village, CO.