Dr. Peter Wuertz, MD

Barrington, IL

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Wuertz, Anesthesiologist in Barrington, IL?

Dr. Peter Wuertz, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Barrington, IL. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Wuertz completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Anesthesiology. Dr. Wuertz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wuertz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wuertz’s office at (847) 381-9600.

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

Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Anesthesiology

Is Dr. Wuertz board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

Yes, Dr. Peter Wuertz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

What languages does Dr. Wuertz speak?

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

English

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

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wuertz 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. Wuertz. 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:

Cataract
Cloudy Lens
Lens Opacity
Eye Clouding

ICD-10 Codes:

H269: Unspecified cataract

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:

Kidney Stones
Kidney and Ureter Stones
Ureteral Disorder
Renal Calculi
Nephrolithiasis
Kidney Calculi
Renal and Ureteral Calculi

ICD-10 Codes:

N200: Calculus of kidney
N202: Calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter

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:

Colon Polyps
Colonic Polyps
Colorectal polyps
Bowel polyps
Intestinal polyps

ICD-10 Codes:

K635: Polyp of colon

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

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wuertz 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. Wuertz. 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
Femoral nerve injection
Thigh nerve block
Pain relief injection for thigh
Nerve block with imaging guidance

CPT Codes:

64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

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

Does Dr. Wuertz accept my insurance?

Dr. Wuertz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 381-9600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Wuertz accept in Barrington, IL?

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

Top Insurances

Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Wuertz's office located?

Suite 22

450 W Highway 22

Barrington, IL 60010

(847) 381-9600

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What hospitals are Dr. Wuertz affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Wuertz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital,Barrington, IL

Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 4 Procedures

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

Dr. Wuertz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629077383.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wuertz?

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

What is Dr. Peter Wuertz's specialty?

Dr. Wuertz is an Anesthesiologist near Barrington, 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. Peter Wuertz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Wuertz is affiliated with Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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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