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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dickerson, Anesthesiologist in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Shane Dickerson, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Newark, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Dickerson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dickerson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dickerson’s office at (323) 442-7400.
What languages does Dr. Dickerson speak?
Dr. Dickerson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Dickerson typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Dickerson 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. Dickerson. 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:
- 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 an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Dickerson typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Dickerson 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. Dickerson. 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
- 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
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
Also known as:
- Abdominal Nerve Block Injection
- TAP Block
- Rectus Sheath Block
- Abdominal Plane Block
CPT Codes:
- 64486: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) unilateral; by injection(s) (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Does Dr. Dickerson accept my insurance?
Dr. Dickerson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-7400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dickerson accept in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Dickerson 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Oscar Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dickerson's office located?
What is Dr. Dickerson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dickerson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740522341.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dickerson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dickerson
What is Dr. Shane Dickerson's specialty?
Dr. Dickerson 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. Shane Dickerson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dickerson is affiliated with Clara Maass 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
When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shane Dickerson accepting new patients in Newark, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Shane Dickerson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shane Dickerson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dickerson's office at (323) 442-7400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shane Dickerson?
Please contact Dr. Dickerson's office at (323) 442-7400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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