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Dr. Anja Hergrueter, MD

Anesthesiologist

Meriden, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hergrueter, Anesthesiologist in Meriden, CT?

    Dr. Anja Hergrueter, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Meriden, CT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hergrueter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hergrueter’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hergrueter’s office at (860) 545-5000.

    What languages does Dr. Hergrueter speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hergrueter 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. Hergrueter. 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
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain with Breathing
    • Breathing Problems
    • Chest Pain
    • Pleuritic chest pain
    • Painful breathing
    • Chest discomfort when inhaling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R071: Chest pain on breathing

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal 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:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hergrueter 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. Hergrueter. 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
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

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

    Does Dr. Hergrueter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hergrueter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 545-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hergrueter accept in Meriden, CT?

    Dr. Hergrueter in Meriden, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Hergrueter's office located?

    Dr. Anja Hergrueter's Primary Practice

    435 Lewis Ave

    Meriden, CT 06451

    (860) 545-5000

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    Dr. Anja Hergrueter's Practice 2

    2 Corporate Dr

    Shelton, CT 06484

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    Dr. Anja Hergrueter's Practice 3

    80 Seymour St

    Hartford, CT 06106

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

    Dr. Hergrueter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710477195.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hergrueter?

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

    What is Dr. Anja Hergrueter's specialty?

    Dr. Hergrueter is an Anesthesiologist near Meriden, CT.

    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. Anja Hergrueter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hergrueter is affiliated with Midstate Medical Center, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport 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. Anja Hergrueter accepting new patients in Meriden, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Anja Hergrueter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Anja Hergrueter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hergrueter's office at (860) 545-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Anja Hergrueter?

    Please contact Dr. Hergrueter's office at (860) 545-5000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hergrueter's office located?

    Dr. Hergrueter's offices are located in Meriden, CT, Shelton, CT, and Hartford, CT.