37 anesthesiologists across Black Hawk County. Browse by city or filter by insurance and telehealth.
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Anesthesiologists
100%
Accepting patients
86%
Most common: MD
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Black Hawk County has 37 anesthesiologists. The most common credential is MD (86%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Nearby hospitals include University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, and Blank Children's Hospital. Local training programs run through University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
The most commonly accepted carriers among Black Hawk County anesthesiologists include qhp-20305, unitedhealthcare, medicare, and qhp-93078. 73% 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
Black Hawk County, IA has 37 licensed anesthesiologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of anesthesiologists in Black Hawk County, IA 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 Black Hawk County, IA include qhp-20305, unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-93078, and qhp-25896. 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 Black Hawk County, IA 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. Black Hawk County, IA has 37 anesthesiologists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
73% of anesthesiologists in Black Hawk County, IA 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.
Some anesthesiologists in Black Hawk County, IA accept Iowa Medicaid (Iowa Health Link), the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers anesthesia services as part of surgical care in all states. No additional authorization is needed beyond surgical approval. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Iowa Medicaid (Iowa Health Link) participation before scheduling.
Top accepted carriers in Black Hawk County, IA include qhp-20305, unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-93078, and qhp-25896.
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.