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Who is Dr. Pero, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Barbara Pero, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Pero completed her residency at Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Anesthesiology; Sinai Samaritan Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pero is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pero’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pero’s office at (505) 983-3275.
Where did Dr. Pero go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Anesthesiology; Sinai Samaritan Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Fletcher Allen Health Care
Medical School: University of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi
Is Dr. Pero board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Barbara Pero, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology , American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pero speak?
Dr. Pero and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Pero typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Pero 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. Pero. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Tooth Decay Reaching Pulp
- Tooth Decay
- Pulp cavity
- Cavity into nerve
- Deepest tooth decay
ICD-10 Codes:
- K0263: Dental caries on smooth surface penetrating into pulp
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:
- 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 Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Pero typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Pero 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. Pero. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- 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
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- Fascial plane block for leg pain
- Lower extremity nerve injection
- Leg pain block with imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
Does Dr. Pero accept my insurance?
Dr. Pero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 983-3275 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pero accept in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Pero in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Community Care Network
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Pero's office located?
Dr. Barbara Pero's Primary Practice
8300 Constitution Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 983-3275
What is Dr. Pero's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174538037.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pero?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pero
What is Dr. Barbara Pero's specialty?
Dr. Pero is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Albuquerque, NM.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?
In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.
Is this Dr. Barbara Pero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pero is affiliated with Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm 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 a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Barbara Pero accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?
Yes, Dr. Barbara Pero is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Barbara Pero offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pero's office at (505) 983-3275 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Barbara Pero?
Please contact Dr. Pero's office at (505) 983-3275 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Barbara Pero have?
Dr. Barbara Pero is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and American Board of Internal Medicine.
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