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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Font, Anesthesiologist in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Michael Font is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Des Moines, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Font is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Font’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Font’s office at (610) 447-2000.
What languages does Dr. Font speak?
Dr. Font and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Font treat?
As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Font 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. Font. 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.
Also known as:
- Single Live Birth
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- One baby born alive
- Vaginal birth of one baby
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z370: Single live birth
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Also known as:
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Which procedures does Dr. Font perform as a Anesthesiologist?
As a Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Michael Font may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Font's office.
Does Dr. Font accept my insurance?
Dr. Font accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 447-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Font accept in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Font in Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Medicare
Midlands Choice (NE)
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Font's office located?
Dr. Michael Font's Primary Practice
411 Laurel St Ste 3170
Des Moines, IA 50314
(610) 447-2000
What is Dr. Font's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Font's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932632197.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Font?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Font
What is Dr. Michael Font's specialty?
Dr. Font is a Anesthesiologist near Des Moines, IA. 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. Contact Dr. Font to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Font affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Font is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines 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
Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?
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Is Michael Font accepting new patients in Des Moines, IA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Font is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Font offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Font's office at (610) 447-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Font?
Please contact Dr. Font's office at (610) 447-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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