Who is Dr. Tunnell, Anesthesiologist in Hickory, NC?
What languages does Dr. Tunnell speak?
Dr. Tunnell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Tunnell typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Tunnell 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. Tunnell. 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:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
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:
- 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Tunnell typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Tunnell 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. Tunnell. 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
Does Dr. Tunnell accept my insurance?
Dr. Tunnell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 326-3755 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tunnell accept in Hickory, NC?
Dr. Tunnell in Hickory, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Tunnell's office located?
Dr. David Tunnell's Primary Practice
810 Fairgrove Church Rd
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 326-3755
What hospitals are Dr. Tunnell affiliated with?
Dr. Tunnell has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tunnell's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tunnell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427251297.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tunnell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tunnell