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Dr. Salvatore Astarita, MD

Anesthesiologist

Lancaster, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Astarita, Anesthesiologist in Lancaster, PA?

    Dr. Salvatore Astarita, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Lancaster, PA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Astarita graduated from Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Hosp, Anesthesiology; Umdnj-Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Astarita is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Astarita’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Astarita’s office at (717) 544-4676.

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

    • Residency: Johns Hopkins Hosp, Anesthesiology; Umdnj-Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A

    • Medical School: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj | Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School

    Is Dr. Astarita board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Salvatore Astarita, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Astarita speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Astarita 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. Astarita. 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
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • 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:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore Astarita may include:

    Please contact Dr. Astarita's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Astarita accept my insurance?

    Dr. Astarita accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 544-4676 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Astarita accept in Lancaster, PA?

    Dr. Astarita in Lancaster, 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)

    • Highmark Health

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Risant Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Astarita's office located?

    Dr. Salvatore Astarita's Primary Practice

    133 E Frederick St

    Lancaster, PA 17602

    (717) 544-4676

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    Dr. Salvatore Astarita's Practice 2

    555 N Duke St

    Lancaster, PA 17602

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

    Dr. Astarita's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073503280.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Astarita?

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

    What is Dr. Salvatore Astarita's specialty?

    Dr. Astarita is an Anesthesiologist near Lancaster, 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 Dr. Salvatore Astarita affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Astarita is affiliated with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, Upmc Lititz which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Salvatore Astarita accepting new patients in Lancaster, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Salvatore Astarita is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Salvatore Astarita offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Astarita's office at (717) 544-4676 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Salvatore Astarita?

    Please contact Dr. Astarita's office at (717) 544-4676 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Astarita's office located?

    Dr. Astarita's office is located in Lancaster, PA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Salvatore Astarita have?

    Dr. Salvatore Astarita is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.