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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Munir, Anesthesiologist in Fairfield, CA?
Dr. Darcene Munir, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Fairfield, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Munir graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed her residency at Alameda Co Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Munir is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Munir’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Munir’s office at (818) 550-0900.
Where did Dr. Munir go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Alameda Co Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | University Ca
Medical School: Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il | Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Is Dr. Munir board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Darcene Munir, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Munir speak?
Dr. Munir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Munir typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Munir 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. Munir. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Munir typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Darcene Munir may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
Please contact Dr. Munir's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Munir accept my insurance?
Dr. Munir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 550-0900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Munir accept in Fairfield, CA?
Dr. Munir in Fairfield, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other TPA
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Munir's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Munir affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Munir has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Munir's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Munir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740202761.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Munir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Munir
What is Dr. Darcene Munir's specialty?
Dr. Munir is an Anesthesiologist near Fairfield, CA.
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. Darcene Munir affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Munir is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Eden Medical Center 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
When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Darcene Munir accepting new patients in Fairfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Darcene Munir is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Darcene Munir offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Munir's office at (818) 550-0900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Darcene Munir?
Please contact Dr. Munir's office at (818) 550-0900 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Munir's office located?
Dr. Munir's offices are located in Fairfield, CA and Lakeport, CA.
Which board certifications does Dr. Darcene Munir have?
Dr. Darcene Munir is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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