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Dr. James Mcdonald, MD

Boulder, CO

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    Who is Dr. Mcdonald, Anesthesiologist in Boulder, CO?

    Dr. James Mcdonald, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Boulder, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mcdonald is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcdonald’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcdonald’s office at (303) 415-7000.

    What languages does Dr. Mcdonald speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Mcdonald treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Mcdonald 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. Mcdonald. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

    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:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar II Disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Bipolar 2
    • Bipolar with hypomania and depression
    • Mild bipolar disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F3181: Bipolar II disorder

    Also known as:

    • Ureter Stone
    • Kidney Stones
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Ureteral Calculus
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N201: Calculus of ureter
    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • GERD with Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • GERD
    • Reflux Esophagitis
    • Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
    • Heartburn with Esophagus Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Bipolar schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with bipolar features

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    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 Dr. Mcdonald perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Mcdonald 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. Mcdonald. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Brachial Plexus Injection
    • Arm Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Block
    • Continuous Brachial Plexus Infusion
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64416: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, continuous infusion by catheter (including catheter placement), including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    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:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Knee Nerve Pain Injection
    • Axillary Nerve Block Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
    • Genicular Nerve Block
    • Knee Pain Steroid Injection
    • Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection
    • Armpit nerve block
    • Axillary nerve pain injection
    • Shoulder nerve block
    • Guided nerve injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Does Dr. Mcdonald accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mcdonald accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 415-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mcdonald accept in Boulder, CO?

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

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Gila River Health Care Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Colorado

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mcdonald's office located?

    Dr. James Mcdonald's Primary Practice

    4747 Arapahoe Ave

    Boulder, CO 80303

    (303) 415-7000

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    Dr. James Mcdonald's Practice 2

    1501 Kings Hwy

    Shreveport, LA 71103

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    Dr. James Mcdonald's Practice 3

    1040 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Ste 100

    Gulf Breeze, FL 32561

    (850) 916-8520

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

    Dr. Mcdonald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679078745.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcdonald?

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

    What is Dr. James Mcdonald's specialty?

    Dr. Mcdonald is a Anesthesiologist near Boulder, CO. 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. Mcdonald to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Mcdonald affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Mcdonald is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uchealth Longs Peak Hospital, Uchealth Broomfield Hospital, Banner Fort Collins Medical Center. 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

    Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?

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    Is James Mcdonald accepting new patients in Boulder, CO?

    Yes, Dr. James Mcdonald is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Mcdonald offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mcdonald's office at (303) 415-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Mcdonald?

    Please contact Dr. Mcdonald's office at (303) 415-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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