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Dr. Christopher Morando, MD

Anesthesiologist

Scottsdale, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Morando, Anesthesiologist in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Dr. Christopher Morando, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Scottsdale, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Morando is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Morando’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Morando’s office at (602) 528-6994.

    What languages does Dr. Morando speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Morando 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. Morando. 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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Tic Douloureux
    • Facial Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G500: Trigeminal neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Brain Growth of Unknown Type
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain tumor of unknown nature
    • Brain lesion of unknown behavior
    • Indeterminate brain mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Morando may include:

    Please contact Dr. Morando's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Morando accept my insurance?

    Dr. Morando accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 528-6994 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Morando accept in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Dr. Morando in Scottsdale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aware Integrated

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Gemgroup

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Morando's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Morando's Primary Practice

    13400 E Shea Blvd

    Scottsdale, AZ 85259

    (602) 528-6994

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    Dr. Christopher Morando's Practice 2

    645 E Missouri Ave Ste 300

    Phoenix, AZ 85012

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    Dr. Christopher Morando's Practice 3

    5777 E Mayo Blvd

    Phoenix, AZ 85054

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

    Dr. Morando's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699137059.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Morando?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Morando's specialty?

    Dr. Morando is an Anesthesiologist near Scottsdale, AZ.

    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. Christopher Morando affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Morando is affiliated with Mayo Clinic 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

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Christopher Morando accepting new patients in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Morando is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Morando offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Morando's office at (602) 528-6994 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Morando?

    Please contact Dr. Morando's office at (602) 528-6994 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Morando's office located?

    Dr. Morando's offices are located in Scottsdale, AZ and Phoenix, AZ.