Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Romer, Anesthesiologist in Albany, NY?
Where did Dr. Romer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Josephs Hosp Hlth Ctr, Anesthesiology; Bronx Municipal Hosp Ctr, General Surgery | St Joseph's Hospital Health Center Program
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny | State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Is Dr. Romer board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Romer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Romer speak?
Dr. Romer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Romer typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Romer 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. Romer. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
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:
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Romer typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Romer 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. Romer. 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:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Cervical or Thoracic Epidural Injection for Pain
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- Neck Epidural Injection
- Back Epidural Injection
- Spinal Pain Injection
- Epidural Steroid Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 62324: Injection(s), including indwelling catheter placement, continuous infusion or intermittent bolus, of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; without imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Romer accept my insurance?
Dr. Romer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 463-0050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Romer accept in Albany, NY?
Dr. Romer in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Romer's office located?
Dr. Richard Romer's Primary Practice
1450 Western Ave Ste 102
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 463-0050
What hospitals are Dr. Romer affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Romer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Romer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Romer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467457770.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Romer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Romer