Compare 110 anesthesiologists in Fresno, CA. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
110
Anesthesiologists
100%
Accepting patients
81%
Most common: MD
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Fresno has 110 anesthesiologists. The most common credential is MD (81%). 100% are currently accepting new patients. Practitioners see patients in neighborhoods including Tower District, Fig Garden, Woodward Park, and Old Town Clovis.
Nearby hospitals include Community Regional Medical Center, Saint Agnes Medical Center, and Clovis Community Medical Center. Local training programs run through California State University, Fresno and UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program. The Central Valley faces a significant physician shortage, with Fresno serving as the region's primary healthcare hub.
The most commonly accepted carriers among Fresno anesthesiologists include unitedhealthcare, medicare, molina, and cigna. 56% accept Medicare.
Before surgery, the anesthesiologist will review your health history, discuss the anesthesia plan, and answer your questions. On the day of surgery, they will start an IV and administer medications. You will fall asleep within seconds with general anesthesia. During the procedure, the anesthesiologist monitors you continuously. Afterward, they manage your pain and supervise your recovery until you are stable.
You will see an anesthesiologist when you are scheduled for surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia. A pre-operative consultation may happen days before (for complex cases) or the day of surgery. You may also see an anesthesiologist for chronic pain management, labor epidurals, or if you are admitted to an ICU managed by anesthesiologist-intensivists.
Anesthesia (per hour): $500-1,500 · Epidural (labor): $1,000-3,000 · Nerve block: $500-2,000 · Pre-op consultation: $100-300
Fresno, CA has 110 licensed anesthesiologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of anesthesiologists in Fresno, CA are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among anesthesiologists in Fresno, CA include unitedhealthcare, medicare, molina, cigna, and qhp-58944. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
Anesthesia charges range from $500 to $1,500 per hour. A labor epidural costs $1,000 to $3,000. A nerve block runs $500 to $2,000. Actual costs in Fresno, CA depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Anesthesia is billed by time units. Longer surgeries cost more. Under the No Surprises Act, you cannot be balance-billed by out-of-network anesthesiologists at in-network facilities. Review your surgical estimate for anesthesia charges.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Fresno, CA has 110 anesthesiologists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Fresno, CA, 81% hold the MD credential and 15% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
56% of anesthesiologists in Fresno, CA accept Medicare. Medicare covers anesthesia services as part of surgical benefits. Anesthesiologist fees are included in the overall surgical billing. The No Surprises Act protects against out-of-network anesthesia charges at in-network facilities. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Top accepted carriers in Fresno, CA include unitedhealthcare, medicare, molina, cigna, and qhp-58944.
Anesthesia services are covered as part of your surgical benefits. The anesthesiologist may bill separately from the surgeon and hospital. Under the No Surprises Act, you are protected from surprise out-of-network anesthesia bills at in-network facilities. Anesthesia is billed by time (per unit), so longer surgeries cost more. Pre-operative consultations may have a separate copay.