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Dr. William Shultz, MD

Anesthesiologist

Saint Louis, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shultz, Anesthesiologist in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. William Shultz, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shultz graduated from University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at St Louis Univ Hosp, Anesthesiology. Dr. Shultz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shultz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shultz’s office at (314) 821-5850.

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

    • Residency: St Louis Univ Hosp, Anesthesiology

    • Medical School: University of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks | University of Pennsylvania

    Is Dr. Shultz board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. William Shultz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Shultz speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Shultz 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. Shultz. 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:

    • 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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Shultz 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. Shultz. 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
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • 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
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 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
    • Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
    • Fascial plane block for leg pain
    • Lower extremity nerve injection
    • Leg pain block with imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed

    Does Dr. Shultz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shultz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 821-5850 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shultz accept in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Shultz in Saint Louis, MO 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)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Essence Healthcare

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Missouri

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Shultz's office located?

    Dr. William Shultz's Primary Practice

    2345 Dougherty Ferry Rd

    Saint Louis, MO 63122

    (314) 821-5850

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    Dr. William Shultz's Practice 2

    1015 Bowles Ave

    Fenton, MO 63026

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    Dr. William Shultz's Practice 3

    10448 Old Olive Street Rd Ste 100

    Creve Coeur, MO 63141

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

    Dr. Shultz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912982224.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shultz?

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

    What is Dr. William Shultz's specialty?

    Dr. Shultz is an Anesthesiologist near Saint Louis, MO.

    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. William Shultz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shultz is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital - Chesterfield, Mo, Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles, Ssm Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton 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. William Shultz accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?

    Yes, Dr. William Shultz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Shultz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shultz's office at (314) 821-5850 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. William Shultz?

    Please contact Dr. Shultz's office at (314) 821-5850 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shultz's office located?

    Dr. Shultz's offices are located in Saint Louis, MO, Fenton, MO, and Creve Coeur, MO.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Shultz have?

    Dr. William Shultz is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.