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Dr. Carlos Escalante, MD

Anesthesiologist

Tucson, AZ

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Escalante, Anesthesiologist in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Carlos Escalante, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ. He is board certified. Dr. Escalante graduated from University of Arizona, College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Escalante is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Escalante’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Escalante’s office at (520) 795-7650.

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

    • Residency: Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University Hospital S Tx Med Center | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (South Central) Program

    • Medical School: University of Az Collage of Medicine | University of Arizona, College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Escalante board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Carlos Escalante, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Escalante speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Escalante 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. Escalante. 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:

    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left 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:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils and adenoids
    • Big tonsils and adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Escalante 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. Escalante. 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)
    • 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

    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)

    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:

    • Knee Nerve Pain Injection
    • Genicular Nerve Block
    • Knee Pain Steroid Injection
    • Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Escalante accept my insurance?

    Dr. Escalante accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 795-7650 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Escalante accept in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Escalante in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthRight Group

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Escalante's office located?

    Dr. Carlos Escalante's Primary Practice

    3390 N Campbell Ave Ste 110

    Tucson, AZ 85719

    (520) 795-7650

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

    Dr. Escalante's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841283603.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Escalante?

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

    What is Dr. Carlos Escalante's specialty?

    Dr. Escalante is an Anesthesiologist near Tucson, AZ.

    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. Carlos Escalante affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Escalante is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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 Dr. Carlos Escalante accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Carlos Escalante is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carlos Escalante offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Escalante's office at (520) 795-7650 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Carlos Escalante?

    Please contact Dr. Escalante's office at (520) 795-7650 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Escalante's office located?

    Dr. Escalante's office is located in Tucson, AZ.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Carlos Escalante have?

    Dr. Carlos Escalante is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.