18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Perschau, Anesthesiologist in Fort Collins, CO?
Dr. Erik Perschau, DO is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Fort Collins, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Perschau graduated from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences/ Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Perschau is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perschau’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perschau’s office at (970) 224-2985.
Where did Dr. Perschau go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences/ Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Perschau board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Erik Perschau, DO is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Perschau speak?
Dr. Perschau and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Perschau typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Perschau 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. Perschau. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of the 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
- M179: Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ureter Stone
- Ureteral Disorder
- Ureteral Calculus
ICD-10 Codes:
- N201: Calculus of ureter
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Perschau typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Perschau 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. Perschau. 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:
- 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. Perschau accept my insurance?
Dr. Perschau accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (970) 224-2985 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Perschau accept in Fort Collins, CO?
Dr. Perschau in Fort Collins, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Community Care Network
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Perschau's office located?
What is Dr. Perschau's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Perschau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528056231.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perschau?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Perschau
What is Dr. Erik Perschau's specialty?
Dr. Perschau is a Anesthesiologist near Fort Collins, CO.
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. Erik Perschau affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Perschau is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uchealth Poudre Valley Hospital, Uchealth Medical Center Of The Rockies, Uchealth Greeley 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 Erik Perschau accepting new patients in Fort Collins, CO?
Yes, Dr. Erik Perschau is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Erik Perschau offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Perschau's office at (970) 224-2985 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Erik Perschau?
Please contact Dr. Perschau's office at (970) 224-2985 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Erik Perschau have?
Dr. Erik Perschau is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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