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Dr. Theodore Skaarup, MD

Olympia, WA

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    Who is Dr. Skaarup, Anesthesiologist in Olympia, WA?

    Dr. Theodore Skaarup, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Olympia, WA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Skaarup graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Santa Clara Valley Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Skaarup is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skaarup’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skaarup’s office at (509) 227-7070.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Santa Clara Valley Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

    Is Dr. Skaarup board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Theodore Skaarup, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Skaarup speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Skaarup 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. Skaarup. 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:

    • 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 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:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Ureter Stone
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi
    • Ureteral Calculus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney
    • N201: Calculus of ureter

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Skaarup 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. Skaarup. 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
    • 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

    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

    Does Dr. Skaarup accept my insurance?

    Dr. Skaarup accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (509) 227-7070 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Skaarup accept in Olympia, WA?

    Dr. Skaarup in Olympia, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Moda Health

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Skaarup's office located?

    Dr. Theodore Skaarup's Primary Practice

    3900 Capital Mall Dr SW

    Olympia, WA 98502

    (509) 227-7070

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    Dr. Theodore Skaarup's Practice 2

    2211 NE 139th St

    Vancouver, WA 98686

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

    Dr. Skaarup's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275538134.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skaarup?

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

    What is Dr. Theodore Skaarup's specialty?

    Dr. Skaarup is a Anesthesiologist near Olympia, WA.

    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 this Dr. Theodore Skaarup affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Skaarup is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Providence St. Mary Medical Center, Dayton General 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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    Is Theodore Skaarup accepting new patients in Olympia, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Theodore Skaarup is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Theodore Skaarup offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Skaarup's office at (509) 227-7070 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Theodore Skaarup?

    Please contact Dr. Skaarup's office at (509) 227-7070 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Theodore Skaarup have?

    Dr. Theodore Skaarup is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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