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Dr. William Harrity, MD

Dr. William Harrity, MD

Anesthesiologist

Pasadena, CA

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Harrity, Anesthesiologist in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. William Harrity, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Harrity graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed his residency at La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Huntington Mem Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Harrity is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Harrity’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Harrity’s office at (626) 440-9161.

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

    • Residency: La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Huntington Mem Hosp, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine | Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Harrity board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. William Harrity, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Harrity speak?

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

    • English
    • German

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Harrity 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. Harrity. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    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
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H269: Unspecified cataract

    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

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Harrity 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. Harrity. 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:

    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Intercostal Nerve Block (Additional Level)
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Rib Nerve Block
    • Chest Wall Nerve Injection
    • Intercostal Pain Injection
    • Thoracic Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64421: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; intercostal nerve, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Intercostal Nerve Block
    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Rib nerve injection
    • Chest wall nerve block
    • Intercostal pain injection
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64420: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; intercostal nerve, single level
    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    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. Harrity accept my insurance?

    Dr. Harrity accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 440-9161 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Harrity accept in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. Harrity in Pasadena, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Harrity's office located?

    Dr. William Harrity's Primary Practice

    100 W California Blvd

    Pasadena, CA 91105

    (626) 440-9161

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    Dr. William Harrity's Practice 2

    1300 N Vermont Ave

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

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    Dr. William Harrity's Practice 3

    18321 Clark St

    Tarzana, CA 91356

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

    Dr. Harrity's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598786444.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Harrity?

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

    What is Dr. William Harrity's specialty?

    Dr. Harrity is an Anesthesiologist near Pasadena, CA.

    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. William Harrity affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Harrity is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, Huntington 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. William Harrity accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?

    Yes, Dr. William Harrity is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Harrity offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Harrity's office at (626) 440-9161 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. William Harrity?

    Please contact Dr. Harrity's office at (626) 440-9161 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Harrity's office located?

    Dr. Harrity's offices are located in Pasadena, CA, Los Angeles, CA, and Tarzana, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Harrity have?

    Dr. William Harrity is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.