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21 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Mercado Fuller, Anesthesiologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Pilar Mercado Fuller, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Mercado Fuller graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Mercado Fuller is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mercado Fuller’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mercado Fuller’s office at (312) 996-4020.
Where did Dr. Mercado Fuller go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine
Is Dr. Mercado Fuller board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Pilar Mercado Fuller, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Mercado Fuller speak?
Dr. Mercado Fuller and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Mercado Fuller typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Mercado Fuller 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. Mercado Fuller. 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:
- Cleft Hard and Soft Palate with Unilateral Cleft Lip
- Cleft Hard and Soft Palate with Bilateral Cleft Lip
- Cleft Lip and Palate
- Cleft Lip & Palate
- Unilateral Cleft Lip with Complete Palate Cleft
- One-sided Cleft Lip with Hard and Soft Palate
- Complete Palate Cleft with Single Lip Cleft
- Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate
- Complete Cleft Lip and Palate
- Double Cleft Lip with Palate
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q375: Cleft hard and soft palate with unilateral cleft lip
- Q374: Cleft hard and soft palate with bilateral cleft lip
Also known as:
- Other Hip Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Hip Malformation
- Birth Defect of Hip
- Abnormal Hip Development
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip
Also known as:
- Removal of Internal Fixation Device
- Fractures
- Hardware removal surgery
- Implant removal procedure
- Fixation device extraction
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z472: Encounter for removal of internal fixation device
Also known as:
- Left Clubfoot
- Birth Defects
- Left talipes equinovarus
- Congenital left clubfoot
- Left foot turned inward at birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6602: Congenital talipes equinovarus, left foot
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Mercado Fuller typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Mercado Fuller 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. Mercado Fuller. 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
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
- Lower Back Epidural Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance
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. Mercado Fuller accept my insurance?
Dr. Mercado Fuller accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 996-4020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mercado Fuller accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Mercado Fuller in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
State of Illinois
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mercado Fuller's office located?
What is Dr. Mercado Fuller's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mercado Fuller's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205041795.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mercado Fuller?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mercado Fuller
What is Dr. Pilar Mercado Fuller's specialty?
Dr. Mercado Fuller is a Anesthesiologist near Chicago, 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 this Dr. Pilar Mercado Fuller affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Mercado Fuller is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Of Illinois Hospital, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago. 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
When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Pilar Mercado Fuller accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Pilar Mercado Fuller is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pilar Mercado Fuller offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mercado Fuller's office at (312) 996-4020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pilar Mercado Fuller?
Please contact Dr. Mercado Fuller's office at (312) 996-4020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Pilar Mercado Fuller have?
Dr. Pilar Mercado Fuller is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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