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Dr. Michelle Riesselman, MD

Anesthesiologist

Ames, IA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Riesselman, Anesthesiologist in Ames, IA?

    Dr. Michelle Riesselman, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Ames, IA. Dr. Riesselman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Riesselman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Riesselman’s office at (515) 239-2151.

    What languages does Dr. Riesselman speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Riesselman 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. Riesselman. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye

    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:

    • Ureter Stone
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Ureteral Calculus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N201: Calculus of ureter

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Riesselman 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. Riesselman. 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

    Does Dr. Riesselman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Riesselman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 239-2151 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Riesselman accept in Ames, IA?

    Dr. Riesselman in Ames, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

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    Where is Dr. Riesselman's office located?

    Dr. Michelle Riesselman's Primary Practice

    1111 Duff Ave

    Ames, IA 50010

    (515) 239-2151

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    What hospitals are Dr. Riesselman affiliated with?

    Dr. Riesselman has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Van Diest Medical Center,Webster City, IA
    Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown Hospital,Marshalltown, IA
    Grundy County Memorial Hospital,Grundy Center, IA

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

    Dr. Riesselman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912357765.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Riesselman?

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

    What is Dr. Michelle Riesselman's specialty?

    Dr. Riesselman is an Anesthesiologist near Ames, IA.

    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. Michelle Riesselman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Riesselman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Van Diest Medical Center, Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown Hospital, Grundy County Memorial Hospital. 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. Michelle Riesselman accepting new patients in Ames, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Michelle Riesselman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michelle Riesselman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Riesselman's office at (515) 239-2151 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michelle Riesselman?

    Please contact Dr. Riesselman's office at (515) 239-2151 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Riesselman's office located?

    Dr. Riesselman's office is located in Ames, IA.