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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hessinger, Anesthesiologist in Towson, MD?
Dr. Glen Hessinger, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Towson, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Hessinger completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Anesthesiology; Lehigh Valley Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Hessinger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hessinger’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hessinger’s office.
Where did Dr. Hessinger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Anesthesiology; Lehigh Valley Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Johns Hopkins University School Med
Medical School: Temple Univeristy School of Medicine
Is Dr. Hessinger board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Glen Hessinger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Hessinger speak?
Dr. Hessinger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hessinger typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hessinger 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. Hessinger. 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:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Unspecified Weeks of Pregnancy
- Pregnancy
- Unspecified Gestational Age
- Unknown Pregnancy Duration
- Undetermined Weeks Pregnant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3A00: Weeks of gestation of pregnancy not specified
Also known as:
- Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
- Cesarean Delivery
- Prior Cesarean Section
- Uterine Scar from C-section
- C-section History in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
- Childbirth Problems
- Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
- Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
- Fetal distress due to heart rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery
Also known as:
- Obesity during childbirth
- Childbirth Problems
- Obesity
- Obesity in labor
- Maternal obesity during delivery
- Weight issues during childbirth
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99214: Obesity complicating childbirth
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hessinger typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hessinger 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. Hessinger. 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:
- 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
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:
- 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. Hessinger accept my insurance?
Dr. Hessinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hessinger accept in Towson, MD?
Dr. Hessinger in Towson, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Kaiser Permanente
Riverside Health
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Where is Dr. Hessinger's office located?
What is Dr. Hessinger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hessinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982605788.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hessinger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hessinger
What is Dr. Glen Hessinger's specialty?
Dr. Hessinger is a Anesthesiologist near Towson, MD.
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. Glen Hessinger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hessinger is affiliated with University Of Maryland St. Joseph 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 Glen Hessinger accepting new patients in Towson, MD?
Yes, Dr. Glen Hessinger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Glen Hessinger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hessinger's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Glen Hessinger?
Please contact Dr. Hessinger's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Glen Hessinger have?
Dr. Glen Hessinger is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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