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Dr. Heath Allen, DO

Anesthesiologist

Anchorage, AK

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Allen, Anesthesiologist in Anchorage, AK?

    Dr. Heath Allen, DO is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Anchorage, AK. Dr. Allen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Allen’s office at (907) 276-1257.

    What languages does Dr. Allen speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Allen 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. Allen. 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:

    • 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:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Heath Allen may include:

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

    Does Dr. Allen accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Allen's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Allen's office located?

    Dr. Heath Allen's Primary Practice

    2801 Debarr Rd

    Anchorage, AK 99508

    (907) 276-1257

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

    Dr. Allen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831622638.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Allen?

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

    What is Dr. Heath Allen's specialty?

    Dr. Allen is an Anesthesiologist near Anchorage, AK.

    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. Heath Allen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Allen is affiliated with Alaska Regional 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. Heath Allen accepting new patients in Anchorage, AK?

    Yes, Dr. Heath Allen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Heath Allen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Allen's office at (907) 276-1257 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Heath Allen?

    Please contact Dr. Allen's office at (907) 276-1257 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Allen's office located?

    Dr. Allen's office is located in Anchorage, AK.