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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thaker, Anesthesiologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Samir Thaker, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Thaker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thaker’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thaker’s office.
What languages does Dr. Thaker speak?
Dr. Thaker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Thaker treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Thaker 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. Thaker. 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.
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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
What procedures does Dr. Thaker perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Thaker 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. Thaker. 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.
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Brachial Plexus 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
- Brachial Plexus Injection
- Arm Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Block
- Continuous Brachial Plexus Infusion
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
- 64416: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, continuous infusion by catheter (including catheter placement), 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. Thaker accept my insurance?
Dr. Thaker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thaker accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Thaker in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Health Partners Plans
Highmark Inc.
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Thaker's office located?
What is Dr. Thaker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164714069.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thaker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thaker
What is Dr. Samir Thaker's specialty?
Dr. Thaker is a Anesthesiologist near Philadelphia, PA. 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. Contact Dr. Thaker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samir Thaker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thaker is affiliated with Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Penn Medicine Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Penn Medicine Pennsylvania 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
Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?
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Is Samir Thaker accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Samir Thaker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samir Thaker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thaker's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samir Thaker?
Please contact Dr. Thaker's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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3400 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104