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Dr. Heather Ables, MD

Columbus, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ables, Anesthesiologist in Columbus, OH?

    Dr. Heather Ables, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Columbus, OH. Dr. Ables is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ables’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ables’s office at (614) 293-8305.

    What languages does Dr. Ables speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ables 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. Ables. 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:

    • 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:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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:

    • First Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Internal hemorrhoids
    • Grade 1 hemorrhoids
    • Mild hemorrhoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K640: First degree hemorrhoids

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ables 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. Ables. 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:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes 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. Ables accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ables accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 293-8305 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ables accept in Columbus, OH?

    Dr. Ables in Columbus, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual of Ohio

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Ohio

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ables' office located?

    Dr. Heather Ables' Primary Practice

    410 W 10th Ave

    Columbus, OH 43210

    (614) 293-8305

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

    Dr. Ables's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992201636.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ables?

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

    What is Dr. Heather Ables's specialty?

    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. Heather Ables affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ables is affiliated with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Ohio State The James Cancer Hospital 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 Dr. Heather Ables accepting new patients in Columbus, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Heather Ables is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Heather Ables offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ables' office at (614) 293-8305 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Heather Ables?

    Please contact Dr. Ables' office at (614) 293-8305 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ables' office located?

    Dr. Ables' office is located in Columbus, OH.