Dr. Ira Buchwald, MD

Atlanta, GA

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Buchwald, Anesthesiologist in Atlanta, GA?

Dr. Ira Buchwald, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Buchwald graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Emory Univ Hosp, Anesthesiology. Dr. Buchwald is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buchwald’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buchwald’s office at (404) 785-2008.

Where did Dr. Buchwald go to medical school and complete their residency?

Residency: Emory Univ Hosp, Anesthesiology | EMORY HEALTHCARE
Medical School: Emory University School Of Medicine

Is Dr. Buchwald board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

Yes, Dr. Ira Buchwald, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

What languages does Dr. Buchwald speak?

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

English

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

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Buchwald 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. Buchwald. 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:

Phimosis
Other Foreskin Problems
Penis Disorder
Tight foreskin
Foreskin constriction
Retracted foreskin problems
Various foreskin issues
Unspecified foreskin conditions
Foreskin abnormalities

ICD-10 Codes:

N471: Phimosis
N478: Other disorders of prepuce

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:

Enlarged Adenoids
Adenoids
Adenoid hypertrophy
Swollen adenoids
Big adenoids

ICD-10 Codes:

J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids

Also known as:

Other Eustachian Tube Problems
Ear Disorder
Eustachian Tube Disorders
Ear Tube Issues

ICD-10 Codes:

H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral

Also known as:

Ear Infection
Otitis Media
Middle Ear Infection
Ear Inflammation

ICD-10 Codes:

H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

Also known as:

Eustachian Tube Disorder
Ear Disorder
Eustachian Tube Problem
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder

ICD-10 Codes:

H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral

Also known as:

Walleye
Eye Movement Disorder
Exotropia
Divergent strabismus
Outward turning eye

ICD-10 Codes:

H5010: Unspecified exotropia

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

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Buchwald 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. Buchwald. 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:

Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
Lower Back Epidural Injection
Caudal Epidural Injection
Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)

CPT Codes:

62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance

Does Dr. Buchwald accept my insurance?

Dr. Buchwald accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 785-2008 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Buchwald accept in Atlanta, GA?

Dr. Buchwald in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

BCBS Unspecified
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Buchwald's office located?

Dr. Ira Buchwald's Primary Practice

1001 Johnson Fy Rd NE

Atlanta, GA 30342

(404) 785-2008

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What hospitals are Dr. Buchwald affiliated with?

Dr. Buchwald has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Childrens Scottish Rite Hospital,Atlanta, GA

Childrens Egleston Hospital,Atlanta, GA

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

Dr. Buchwald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326097510.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buchwald?

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

What is Dr. Ira Buchwald's specialty?

Dr. Buchwald is an 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 Dr. Ira Buchwald affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Buchwald is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Scottish Rite Hospital, Childrens Egleston Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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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