24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Dangerfield, Anesthesiologist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Paul Dangerfield, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Dangerfield graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed his residency at Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, Anesthesiology; Geo Washington Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Dangerfield is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dangerfield’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dangerfield’s office.
Where did Dr. Dangerfield go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, Anesthesiology; Geo Washington Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | George Washington University Program A
Medical School: Mechanical Engineering
Is Dr. Dangerfield board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Dangerfield, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Dangerfield speak?
Dr. Dangerfield and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Dangerfield typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Dangerfield 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. Dangerfield. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
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:
- 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:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Dangerfield typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Dangerfield 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. Dangerfield. 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
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Brachial Plexus Injection
- Arm Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Block
- Continuous Brachial Plexus Infusion
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64416: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, continuous infusion by catheter (including catheter placement), 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. Dangerfield accept my insurance?
Dr. Dangerfield 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. Dangerfield accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Dangerfield in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Johns Hopkins Health System
Medicare
MedStar Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Dangerfield's office located?
What is Dr. Dangerfield's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dangerfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568430940.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dangerfield?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dangerfield
What is Dr. Paul Dangerfield's specialty?
Dr. Dangerfield is a Anesthesiologist near Washington, DC.
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. Paul Dangerfield affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Dangerfield is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Sibley Memorial 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 Paul Dangerfield accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Paul Dangerfield is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Dangerfield offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dangerfield's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Dangerfield?
Please contact Dr. Dangerfield's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Dangerfield have?
Dr. Paul Dangerfield is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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