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Dr. Katherine Zaleski, MD

Anesthesiologist, Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zaleski, Anesthesiologist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Katherine Zaleski, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Zaleski is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zaleski’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zaleski’s office at (617) 355-6000.

    What languages does Dr. Zaleski speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Zaleski 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. Zaleski. 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:

    • Tetralogy of Fallot
    • Ventricular Septal Defect
    • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
    • Great Vein Malformation
    • Narrowing of the Aorta
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Critical congenital heart disease
    • TOF
    • Blue Baby Syndrome
    • Complex Heart Defect
    • VSD
    • Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
    • Congenital Heart Anomaly
    • HLHS
    • Underdeveloped Left Heart
    • Complex Congenital Heart Disease
    • Major Vein Defect
    • Abnormal Great Veins
    • Large Vein Birth Defect
    • Aortic Coarctation
    • CoA
    • Pinched Aorta

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
    • Q210: Ventricular septal defect
    • Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
    • Q268: Other congenital malformations of great veins
    • Q251: Coarctation of aorta

    Also known as:

    • Pre-excitation Syndrome
    • Supraventricular Tachycardia
    • Arrhythmia
    • Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
    • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
    • WPW Syndrome
    • SVT
    • Fast heart rate
    • Rapid heartbeat

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I456: Pre-excitation syndrome
    • I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified

    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

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Zaleski 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. Zaleski. 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 for Children
    • Central Line Placement
    • Non-Tunneled Central Catheter
    • Pediatric Central Line

    CPT Codes:

    • 36555: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; younger than 5 years of age

    Does Dr. Zaleski accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zaleski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zaleski accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Zaleski in Boston, MA 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 Massachusetts

    • BMC Health System

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Point32Health

    • State of Connecticut

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Zaleski's office located?

    Bch - Dept Of Anesthesiology

    300 Longwood Ave

    Boston, MA 02115

    (617) 355-6000

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    What hospitals are Dr. Zaleski affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Zaleski has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Boston Childrens Hospital,Boston, MA

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

    Dr. Zaleski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679715163.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zaleski?

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

    What is Dr. Katherine Zaleski's specialty?

    Dr. Zaleski is an Anesthesiologist near Boston, MA.

    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. Katherine Zaleski affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zaleski is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital 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 Dr. Katherine Zaleski accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Zaleski is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Katherine Zaleski offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zaleski's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Katherine Zaleski?

    Please contact Dr. Zaleski's office at (617) 355-6000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Zaleski's office located?

    Dr. Zaleski's office is located in Boston, MA.