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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Michels, Anesthesiologist in Spokane, WA?
Dr. Patricia Michels, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Spokane, WA. Dr. Michels is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Michels’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Michels’s office at (509) 455-7844.
What languages does Dr. Michels speak?
Dr. Michels and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Michels typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Michels 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. Michels. 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:
- Removal of Internal Fixation Device
- Fractures
- Hardware removal surgery
- Implant removal procedure
- Fixation device extraction
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z472: Encounter for removal of internal fixation device
Also known as:
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Adolescent Scoliosis of Mid-Back
- Scoliosis
- Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Scoliosis in Children and Teens
- Teenage scoliosis
- Scoliosis in teens
- AIS
- Thoracolumbar Adolescent Scoliosis
- Teen Mid-Back Curve
- Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M41124: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region
- M41125: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
Also known as:
- Other Hip Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Hip Malformation
- Birth Defect of Hip
- Abnormal Hip Development
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip
Also known as:
- Foot Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Foot Deformities
- Foot Malformations at Birth
- Deformed Feet at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6689: Other specified congenital deformities of feet
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Michels typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Michels 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. Michels. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Continuous Femoral Nerve Block
- Femoral Nerve Catheter Infusion
- Thigh Nerve Block
- Continuous Pain Relief Injection
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
Does Dr. Michels accept my insurance?
Dr. Michels accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (509) 455-7844 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Michels accept in Spokane, WA?
Dr. Michels in Spokane, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Idaho
State of Montana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Michels' office located?
What is Dr. Michels's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Michels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679778641.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Michels?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Michels
What is Dr. Patricia Michels's specialty?
Dr. Michels is a Anesthesiologist near Spokane, WA.
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. Patricia Michels affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Michels is affiliated with Kadlec Regional 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 Patricia Michels accepting new patients in Spokane, WA?
Yes, Dr. Patricia Michels is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patricia Michels offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Michels's office at (509) 455-7844 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Patricia Michels?
Please contact Dr. Michels's office at (509) 455-7844 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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