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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stearns, Anesthesiologist in Hot Springs, AR?
Dr. Charles Stearns, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Hot Springs, AR with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Stearns graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. Dr. Stearns is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stearns’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stearns’s office at (479) 474-3401.
Where did Dr. Stearns go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
Is Dr. Stearns board certified in Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Charles Stearns, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Stearns speak?
Dr. Stearns and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Stearns treat?
As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Stearns 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. Stearns. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Which procedures does Dr. Stearns perform as a Anesthesiologist?
As a Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Charles Stearns 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. Stearns' office.
Does Dr. Stearns accept my insurance?
Dr. Stearns accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (479) 474-3401 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stearns accept in Hot Springs, AR?
Dr. Stearns in Hot Springs, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Arkansas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Stearns' office located?
What is Dr. Stearns's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stearns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477595387.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stearns?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stearns
What is Dr. Charles Stearns's specialty?
Dr. Stearns is a Anesthesiologist near Hot Springs, AR. 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. Stearns to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Charles Stearns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stearns is affiliated with Baxter Health, Chi St. Vincent Hot Springs 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
Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?
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Is Charles Stearns accepting new patients in Hot Springs, AR?
Yes, Dr. Charles Stearns is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Stearns offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stearns's office at (479) 474-3401 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Stearns?
Please contact Dr. Stearns's office at (479) 474-3401 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Stearns have?
Dr. Charles Stearns is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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