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Dr. Alexander Young, MD

Munster, IN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Young, Anesthesiologist in Munster, IN?

    Dr. Alexander Young, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Munster, IN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Young graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Young is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Young’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Young’s office at (219) 703-1443.

    Where did Dr. Young go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine | The University of Toledo College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Young speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Young 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. Young. 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    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:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoids
    • Piles
    • Anal veins
    • Swollen rectal veins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K648: Other hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Young 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. Young. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Young accept my insurance?

    Dr. Young accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 703-1443 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Young accept in Munster, IN?

    Dr. Young in Munster, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • New Era Life Insurance

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Young's office located?

    Dr. Alexander Young's Primary Practice

    901 MacArthur Blvd

    Munster, IN 46321

    (219) 703-1443

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    Dr. Alexander Young's Practice 2

    4321 Fir St

    East Chicago, IN 46312

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

    Dr. Young's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730396276.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Young?

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

    What is Dr. Alexander Young's specialty?

    Dr. Young is a Anesthesiologist near Munster, IN.

    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. Alexander Young affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Young is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Munster 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

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    Is Alexander Young accepting new patients in Munster, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Alexander Young is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alexander Young offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Young's office at (219) 703-1443 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alexander Young?

    Please contact Dr. Young's office at (219) 703-1443 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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