27 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Botkin, Anesthesiologist in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Dr. Christine Botkin, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Cedar Rapids, IA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Botkin completed her residency at Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Anesthesiology; St Lukes Methodist Hosp, Family Medicine and is currently affiliated with St Lukes Hospital. Dr. Botkin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Botkin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Botkin’s office.
Where did Dr. Botkin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Anesthesiology; St Lukes Methodist Hosp, Family Medicine | University Ia Hosps and Clins
Medical School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia | Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States
Is Dr. Botkin board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Christine Botkin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Botkin speak?
Dr. Botkin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Botkin typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Botkin 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. Botkin. 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 here.
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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H269: Unspecified cataract
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Botkin typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Botkin 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. Botkin. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including 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. Botkin accept my insurance?
Dr. Botkin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Botkin accept in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Dr. Botkin in Cedar Rapids, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthPartners
Humana
Medicare
Midlands Choice (NE)
UnitedHealth Group
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Botkin's office located?
What is Dr. Botkin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Botkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326028820.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Botkin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Botkin
What is Dr. Christine Botkin's specialty?
Dr. Botkin is a Anesthesiologist near Cedar Rapids, IA.
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. Christine Botkin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Botkin is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital - Cedar Rapids, Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids, Ia 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 Christine Botkin accepting new patients in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Yes, Dr. Christine Botkin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christine Botkin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Botkin's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christine Botkin?
Please contact Dr. Botkin's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christine Botkin have?
Dr. Christine Botkin is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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