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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bower, Anesthesiologist in Lancaster, PA?
Dr. Douglas Bower, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Lancaster, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Bower is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bower’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bower’s office at (717) 544-4676.
What languages does Dr. Bower speak?
Dr. Bower and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Bower typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Bower 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. Bower. 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:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Sterilization Procedure
- Tubal Ligation
- Vasectomy
- Permanent contraception
- Tubal ligation
- Surgical birth control
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z302: Encounter for sterilization
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:
- Elevated PSA Level
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Disease
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
- Prostate Problems
- High Prostate Specific Antigen
- Abnormal PSA Test
- Increased PSA
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Bower typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Bower may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
Please contact Dr. Bower's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bower accept my insurance?
Dr. Bower accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 544-4676 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bower accept in Lancaster, PA?
Dr. Bower in Lancaster, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Risant Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Bower's office located?
Dr. Douglas Bower's Primary Practice
133 E Frederick St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 544-4676
What is Dr. Bower's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740402122.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bower?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bower
What is Dr. Douglas Bower's specialty?
Dr. Bower is a Anesthesiologist near Lancaster, PA.
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 this Dr. Douglas Bower affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bower is affiliated with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Douglas Bower accepting new patients in Lancaster, PA?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Bower is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Bower offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bower's office at (717) 544-4676 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Bower?
Please contact Dr. Bower's office at (717) 544-4676 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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