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Dr. Chris Claassen, MD

Enterprise, AL

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Claassen, Anesthesiologist in Enterprise, AL?

    Dr. Chris Claassen, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Enterprise, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Claassen completed his residency at Univ Of So Al Hosps, Anesthesiology. Dr. Claassen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Claassen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Claassen’s office at (334) 279-1450.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of So Al Hosps, Anesthesiology | University Of So Al Hosps

    Is Dr. Claassen board certified in Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Chris Claassen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Claassen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Claassen treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Claassen 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. Claassen. 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.

    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:

    • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
    • Chronic Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsillitis
    • Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils and adenoids
    • Big tonsils and adenoids
    • Persistent tonsil and adenoid infection
    • Long-term tonsil and adenoid inflammation
    • Recurrent tonsil and adenoid issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
    • J3503: Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Ear Infection in Both Ears
    • Ear Infection
    • Bilateral Chronic Middle Ear Infection
    • Bilateral Chronic Otitis Media
    • Long-term Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H65493: Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral
    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen adenoids
    • Big adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils
    • Tonsil hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils
    • Big tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Left Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort
    • Sore Left Hip
    • Left Hip Ache
    • Left Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip
    • M25552: Pain in left hip

    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:

    • Chronic Tonsillitis
    • Tonsillitis
    • Persistent tonsil infection
    • Long-term tonsil inflammation
    • Recurrent tonsillitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3501: Chronic tonsillitis

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Tongue-Tie
    • Birth Defects
    • Tongue Disorder
    • Ankyloglossia
    • Short Lingual Frenulum
    • Tied Tongue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q381: Ankyloglossia

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    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:

    • Foreign Body in Right Ear
    • Foreign Bodies
    • Something in right ear
    • Right ear foreign object
    • Ear foreign body

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T161XXA: Foreign body in right ear, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does Dr. Claassen perform?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Claassen 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. Claassen. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection

    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)
    • 62321: 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, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed

    Does Dr. Claassen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Claassen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (334) 279-1450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Claassen accept in Enterprise, AL?

    Dr. Claassen in Enterprise, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CSA Welfare Fund

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Claassen's office located?

    Dr. Chris Claassen's Primary Practice

    201 E Watts St

    Enterprise, AL 36330

    (334) 279-1450

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    Dr. Chris Claassen's Practice 2

    1108 Ross Clark Cir

    Dothan, AL 36301

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    Dr. Chris Claassen's Practice 3

    200 Medical Center Dr SW

    Fort Payne, AL 35968

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

    Dr. Claassen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346206356.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Claassen?

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

    What is Dr. Chris Claassen's specialty?

    Dr. Claassen is a Anesthesiologist near Enterprise, AL. 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. Contact Dr. Claassen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Chris Claassen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Claassen is affiliated with Andalusia Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Chris Claassen accepting new patients in Enterprise, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Chris Claassen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Chris Claassen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Claassen's office at (334) 279-1450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Chris Claassen?

    Please contact Dr. Claassen's office at (334) 279-1450 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Chris Claassen have?

    Dr. Chris Claassen is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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