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Dr. Charles Fischer, MD

Anesthesiologist

Colorado Springs, CO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fischer, Anesthesiologist in Colorado Springs, CO?

    Dr. Charles Fischer, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Colorado Springs, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fischer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fischer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fischer’s office at (303) 438-3999.

    What languages does Dr. Fischer speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Fischer 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. Fischer. 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:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Fischer 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. Fischer. 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:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Fischer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fischer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 438-3999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fischer accept in Colorado Springs, CO?

    Dr. Fischer in Colorado Springs, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other TPA

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Fischer's office located?

    Dr. Charles Fischer's Primary Practice

    2222 N Nevada Ave

    Colorado Springs, CO 80907

    (303) 438-3999

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    Dr. Charles Fischer's Practice 2

    8000 E Maplewood Ave Ste 120

    Greenwood Village, CO 80111

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    Dr. Charles Fischer's Practice 3

    1375 E 19th Ave

    Denver, CO 80218

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    What hospitals are Dr. Fischer affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Fischer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Commonspirit - Penrose Hospital,Colorado Springs, CO
    Commonspirit - St. Francis Hospital - Interquest,Colorado Springs, CO

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

    Dr. Fischer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881071579.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fischer?

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

    What is Dr. Charles Fischer's specialty?

    Dr. Fischer is an Anesthesiologist near Colorado Springs, CO.

    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. Charles Fischer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fischer is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Intermountain Health - Saint Joseph Hospital, Ahn Saint Vincent 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. Charles Fischer accepting new patients in Colorado Springs, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Fischer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charles Fischer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fischer's office at (303) 438-3999 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Charles Fischer?

    Please contact Dr. Fischer's office at (303) 438-3999 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Fischer's office located?

    Dr. Fischer's offices are located in Colorado Springs, CO, Greenwood Village, CO, and Denver, CO.