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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mckenzie, Anesthesiologist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Heather Mckenzie, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Mckenzie graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. Mckenzie is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mckenzie’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mckenzie’s office at (314) 362-1185.
Where did Dr. Mckenzie go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Mckenzie speak?
Dr. Mckenzie and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Mckenzie typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Mckenzie 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. Mckenzie. 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:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
- Low-lying C-section Scar
- Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Mckenzie typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Mckenzie 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. Mckenzie. 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
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
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. Mckenzie accept my insurance?
Dr. Mckenzie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 362-1185 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mckenzie accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Mckenzie in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mckenzie's office located?
Dr. Heather Mckenzie's Primary Practice
1000 Johnson Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342
(314) 362-1185
What is Dr. Mckenzie's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mckenzie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669678058.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mckenzie?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mckenzie
What is Dr. Heather Mckenzie's specialty?
Dr. Mckenzie is a Anesthesiologist near Atlanta, GA.
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. Heather Mckenzie affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mckenzie is affiliated with Northside Hospital Atlanta, Northside Hospital Cherokee, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Northside Hospital Gwinnett 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 Heather Mckenzie accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Heather Mckenzie is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heather Mckenzie offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mckenzie's office at (314) 362-1185 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heather Mckenzie?
Please contact Dr. Mckenzie's office at (314) 362-1185 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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