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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pristas, Anesthesiologist in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Rene Pristas, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Wilkes Barre, PA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Pristas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pristas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pristas’s office at (570) 826-7850.
Is Dr. Pristas board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Rene Pristas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Pristas speak?
Dr. Pristas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Pristas typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Pristas 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. Pristas. 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
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
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:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Pristas typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Pristas 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. Pristas. 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
- 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
- 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. Pristas accept my insurance?
Dr. Pristas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 826-7850 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pristas accept in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Pristas in Wilkes Barre, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pristas' office located?
Dr. Rene Pristas' Primary Practice
1000 E Mountain Dr
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
(570) 826-7850
What is Dr. Pristas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pristas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487653374.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pristas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pristas
What is Dr. Rene Pristas's specialty?
Dr. Pristas is a Anesthesiologist near Wilkes Barre, PA.
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. Rene Pristas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pristas is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center 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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Is Rene Pristas accepting new patients in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Yes, Dr. Rene Pristas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rene Pristas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pristas's office at (570) 826-7850 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rene Pristas?
Please contact Dr. Pristas's office at (570) 826-7850 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rene Pristas have?
Dr. Rene Pristas is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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