Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Asher, Anesthesiologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Yogen Asher, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Asher graduated from The University of Toledo College of Medicine and completed his residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. Dr. Asher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Asher’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Asher’s office at (312) 695-0061.
Where did Dr. Asher go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Northwestern McGaw, Anesthesiology | Northwestern Mcgaw / Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University | Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Medical School: The University of Toledo College of Medicine
Is Dr. Asher board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Yogen Asher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Asher speak?
Dr. Asher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Asher typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Asher 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. Asher. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Asher typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Asher 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. Asher. 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
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP 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
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
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
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Chest Wall Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- Thoracic fascial plane block
- Chest pain injection
- Nerve block for chest pain
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64466: Thoracic Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
Also known as:
- Bilateral Thoracic Fascial Plane Block for Pain
- Chest Wall Nerve Block
- Thoracic Pain Injection (Bilateral)
- Fascial Plane Block for Chest Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64468: Thoracic Fascial Plane Block, Bilateral; By Injection(S), 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. Asher accept my insurance?
Dr. Asher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 695-0061 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Asher accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Asher in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Indiana
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Asher's office located?
Dr. Yogen Asher's Primary Practice
680 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 810
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 695-0061
What hospitals are Dr. Asher affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Asher has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Asher's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Asher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477758555.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Asher
What is Dr. Yogen Asher's specialty?
Dr. Asher is an Anesthesiologist near Chicago, IL.
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. Yogen Asher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Asher is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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 Dr. Yogen Asher accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Yogen Asher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yogen Asher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Asher's office at (312) 695-0061 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Yogen Asher?
Please contact Dr. Asher's office at (312) 695-0061 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Asher's office located?
Dr. Asher's office is located in Chicago, IL.
Which board certifications does Dr. Yogen Asher have?
Dr. Yogen Asher is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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