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Dr. Nicholas Saenz, MD

Anesthesiologist

San Antonio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Saenz, Anesthesiologist in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Nicholas Saenz, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Saenz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saenz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saenz’s office at (210) 222-8431.

    What languages does Dr. Saenz speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Saenz 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. Saenz. 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 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 Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Saenz 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. Saenz. 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:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Brachial Plexus Injection
    • Arm Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Block
    • Continuous Brachial Plexus Infusion
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64416: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, continuous infusion by catheter (including catheter placement), including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Continuous Femoral Nerve Block
    • Continuous Sciatic Nerve Pain Block
    • Femoral Nerve Catheter Infusion
    • Thigh Nerve Block
    • Continuous Pain Relief Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Catheter Infusion
    • Sciatic Nerve Block (Continuous)
    • Pain Pump for Sciatica

    CPT Codes:

    • 64448: Injection(S), Anesthetic Agent(S) And/Or Steroid; Femoral Nerve, Continuous Infusion By Catheter (Including Catheter Placement), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
    • 64446: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, continuous infusion by catheter (including catheter placement), including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Saenz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Saenz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 222-8431 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Saenz accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Saenz in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Holdings

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • PacificSource

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Saenz's office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Saenz's Primary Practice

    111 Dallas St

    San Antonio, TX 78205

    (210) 222-8431

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    What hospitals are Dr. Saenz affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Saenz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Dell Seton Medical Center At The University Of Texas,Austin, TX
    Ascension Seton Hays,Kyle, TX
    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock,Round Rock, TX

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

    Dr. Saenz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265859342.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saenz?

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

    What is Dr. Nicholas Saenz's specialty?

    Dr. Saenz is an Anesthesiologist near San Antonio, TX.

    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. Nicholas Saenz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Saenz is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center - Austin, Tx, Ascension Seton Southwest 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

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    Is Dr. Nicholas Saenz accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Saenz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Saenz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Saenz's office at (210) 222-8431 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Saenz?

    Please contact Dr. Saenz's office at (210) 222-8431 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Saenz's office located?

    Dr. Saenz's office is located in San Antonio, TX.