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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Voelker, Anesthesiologist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Sara Voelker, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Voelker completed her residency at Palmetto Richland Mem Hosp, Anesthesiology; Spartanburg Reg Hlthcare Sys, General Surgery. Dr. Voelker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Voelker’s office at (803) 296-5137.
Where did Dr. Voelker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Palmetto Richland Mem Hosp, Anesthesiology; Spartanburg Reg Hlthcare Sys, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar
Is Dr. Voelker board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Sara Voelker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Voelker speak?
Dr. Voelker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Voelker typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Voelker 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. Voelker. 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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Voelker typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Voelker 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. Voelker. 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
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- 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
- 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
- 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. Voelker accept my insurance?
Dr. Voelker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 296-5137 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Voelker accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Voelker in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Molina Healthcare
State of South Carolina
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Voelker's office located?
What is Dr. Voelker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Voelker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922060144.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Voelker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Voelker
What is Dr. Sara Voelker's specialty?
Dr. Voelker is a Anesthesiologist near Columbia, SC.
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. Sara Voelker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Voelker is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital 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 Sara Voelker accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Sara Voelker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sara Voelker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Voelker's office at (803) 296-5137 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sara Voelker?
Please contact Dr. Voelker's office at (803) 296-5137 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sara Voelker have?
Dr. Sara Voelker is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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