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Dr. David Alspach, MD

Anesthesiologist

Evanston, IL

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alspach, Anesthesiologist in Evanston, IL?

    Dr. David Alspach, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Evanston, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Alspach graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Northwestern University. Dr. Alspach is fluent in English, Arabic, Hindi, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alspach’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alspach’s office at (847) 570-2921.

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

    • Residency: Northwestern University | McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

    • Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Alspach board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. David Alspach, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Alspach speak?

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

    • Arabic
    • English
    • Hindi
    • Russian

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Alspach 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. Alspach. 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:

    • 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:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H269: Unspecified cataract
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye

    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:

    • 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:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Alspach 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. Alspach. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
    • Emergency intubation
    • Endotracheal tube placement
    • Airway management (emergency)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure

    Does Dr. Alspach accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alspach accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 570-2921 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alspach accept in Evanston, IL?

    Dr. Alspach in Evanston, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Cook County Health & Hospitals System

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Northshore University Healthsystem

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Alspach's office located?

    Anesthesiology

    2650 Ridge Ave

    Evanston, IL 60201

    (847) 570-2921

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    Dr. David Alspach's Practice 2

    777 Park Ave W

    Highland Park, IL 60035

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    Dr. David Alspach's Practice 3

    2100 Pfingsten Rd

    Glenview, IL 60026

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

    Dr. Alspach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669413811.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alspach?

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

    What is Dr. David Alspach's specialty?

    Dr. Alspach is an Anesthesiologist near Evanston, IL.

    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. David Alspach affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alspach is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital 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

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    Is Dr. David Alspach accepting new patients in Evanston, IL?

    Yes, Dr. David Alspach is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Alspach offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alspach's office at (847) 570-2921 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. David Alspach?

    Please contact Dr. Alspach's office at (847) 570-2921 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Alspach's office located?

    Dr. Alspach's offices are located in Evanston, IL, Highland Park, IL, and Glenview, IL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Alspach have?

    Dr. David Alspach is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.