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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Discepola, Anesthesiologist in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Patrick Discepola, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Newark, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Discepola is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Discepola’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Discepola’s office at (973) 972-2000.
What languages does Dr. Discepola speak?
Dr. Discepola and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Discepola typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Discepola 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. Discepola. 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
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Right Leg Pain
- Left Leg Pain
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in right lower limb
- Right leg discomfort
- Aching right leg
- Pain in left lower limb
- Left leg discomfort
- Aching left leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79604: Pain in right leg
- M79605: Pain in left leg
Also known as:
- Upper Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper stomach pain
- Pain in upper belly
- Epigastric discomfort
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1010: Upper abdominal pain, unspecified
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Right Ankle and Foot Pain
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Ankle
- Sore Right Foot
- Aching Right Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Discepola typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Discepola 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. Discepola. 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
- 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
- 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
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
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
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. Discepola accept my insurance?
Dr. Discepola accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 972-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Discepola accept in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Discepola in Newark, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Humana
MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer
Medicare
Oscar Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Discepola's office located?
What is Dr. Discepola's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Discepola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669746368.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Discepola?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Discepola
What is Dr. Patrick Discepola's specialty?
Dr. Discepola is a Anesthesiologist near Newark, NJ.
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 this Dr. Patrick Discepola affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Discepola is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center 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 Patrick Discepola accepting new patients in Newark, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Discepola is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patrick Discepola offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Discepola's office at (973) 972-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Patrick Discepola?
Please contact Dr. Discepola's office at (973) 972-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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