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Dr. Peter Mills, MD

Anesthesiologist

Sterling, IL

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Mills, Anesthesiologist in Sterling, IL?

    Dr. Peter Mills, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Sterling, IL. Dr. Mills is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mills’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mills’s office at (815) 625-0400.

    What languages does Dr. Mills speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Mills 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. Mills. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    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

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Mills 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. Mills. 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
    • 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

    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

    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

    Also known as:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)

    Does Dr. Mills accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mills accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 625-0400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mills accept in Sterling, IL?

    Dr. Mills in Sterling, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Alliance (HAMP)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Mills' office located?

    Dr. Peter Mills' Primary Practice

    100 E Le Fevre Rd

    Sterling, IL 61081

    (815) 625-0400

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    What hospitals are Dr. Mills affiliated with?

    Dr. Mills has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Kirby Medical Center,Monticello, IL

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

    Dr. Mills's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407241755.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mills?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Mills's specialty?

    Dr. Mills is an Anesthesiologist near Sterling, IL.

    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. Peter Mills affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Mills is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kirby 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

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    Is Dr. Peter Mills accepting new patients in Sterling, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Mills is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Mills offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mills' office at (815) 625-0400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Peter Mills?

    Please contact Dr. Mills' office at (815) 625-0400 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mills' office located?

    Dr. Mills' office is located in Sterling, IL.