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Dr. John Snell, MD

Anesthesiologist

Easton, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Snell, Anesthesiologist in Easton, MD?

    Dr. John Snell, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Easton, MD with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Snell graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Pain Management; Univ Of Md Med Sys, Anesthesiology. Dr. Snell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Snell’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Snell’s office at (410) 822-1000.

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

    • Residency: Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Pain Management; Univ Of Md Med Sys, Anesthesiology | University Of MD Med Sys | Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University | Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

    Is Dr. Snell board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. John Snell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Snell speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Snell 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. Snell. 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:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    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:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Snell 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. Snell. 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:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)

    CPT Codes:

    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
    • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Nerve Block Injection
    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Nerve Root Block
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64479: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, single level
    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Cervical or Thoracic Transforaminal Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI)
    • Cervical nerve root block
    • Thoracic nerve block with fluoroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 64480: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Snell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Snell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 822-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Snell accept in Easton, MD?

    Dr. Snell in Easton, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alterwood Health Management

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Johns Hopkins Health System

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Snell's office located?

    Dr. John Snell's Primary Practice

    219 S Washington St

    Easton, MD 21601

    (410) 822-1000

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    Dr. John Snell's Practice 2

    6 Caulk Ln

    Easton, MD 21601

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

    Dr. Snell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194707166.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Snell?

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

    What is Dr. John Snell's specialty?

    Dr. Snell is an Anesthesiologist near Easton, 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 Dr. John Snell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Snell is affiliated with University Of Maryland Shore Medical Center At Easton, Tidalhealth Nanticoke 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

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    Is Dr. John Snell accepting new patients in Easton, MD?

    Yes, Dr. John Snell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Snell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Snell's office at (410) 822-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Snell?

    Please contact Dr. Snell's office at (410) 822-1000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Snell's office located?

    Dr. Snell's office is located in Easton, MD.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Snell have?

    Dr. John Snell is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.