DR. NATHANIEL FENTON SIMON M.D.
NPI 1245224930
Anesthesiology in Sacramento, CA
About Dr. Nathaniel Fenton Simon M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. NATHANIEL FENTON SIMON M.D. (NPI 1245224930) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Sacramento, California, licensed in California (A66883) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1997).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Other Identifiers 3
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Nathaniel Fenton Simon M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Anesthesia for electroshock therapy
Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine
Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker
Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels
Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)
Insertion of probe in esophagus for heart ultrasound
Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report
Anesthesia for electroshock therapy involves administering medications to put you into a deep sleep. This ensures you won't feel pain or remember the procedure. It's essential for your comfort and safety during the therapy.
This service was performed 83 times for 42 patientsAnesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on a heart-lung machine involves administering medications to induce sleep and eliminate pain during surgery. The heart-lung machine takes over heart and lung functions, ensuring blood flow and oxygen supply to the body.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsAnesthesia for a permanent heart pacemaker insertion helps to ensure comfort and calmness during the procedure. It's typically a local anesthetic, numbing the area where the pacemaker is inserted. Sedation may also be given to help you relax. You'll be awake, but may not remember the procedure.
This service was performed 28 times for 28 patientsAnesthesia for heart and large blood vessel procedures involves using medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). It helps ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
This service was performed 21 times for 21 patientsAnesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.
This service was performed 25 times for 25 patientsAnesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.
This service was performed 27 times for 27 patientsThis procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
This service was performed 26 times for 26 patientsThis procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.
This service was performed 22 times for 22 patientsThis procedure involves placing a small probe in your esophagus. The probe, connected to an ultrasound machine, helps capture detailed images of your heart. This non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure provides valuable information about your heart's structure and function.
This service was performed 15 times for 15 patientsThis procedure involves placing a tube into your pulmonary artery, which is a blood vessel in your lungs. The tube helps monitor heart function and blood flow, providing vital information for your treatment. It's typically done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort.
This service was performed 19 times for 19 patientsUltrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
This service was performed 41 times for 22 patientsThis procedure, called a transesophageal echocardiogram, uses a small probe passed into your esophagus to capture detailed images of your heart. The report provides information about your heart's structure and function.
This service was performed 21 times for 21 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of CDC Training on Antibiotic Stewardship | Yes | N/A |
| Completion of all modules of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention antibiotic stewardship course. Note: This activity may be selected once every 4 years, to avoid duplicative information given that some of the modules may change on a year by year basis but over 4 years there would be a reasonable expectation for the set of modules to have undergone substantive change, for the improvement activities performance category score. | ||
| Initiate CDC Training on Antibiotic Stewardship | Yes | N/A |
| Completion of greater than 50 percent of the modules of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention antibiotic stewardship course. Note: This activity may be selected once every 4 years, to avoid duplicative information given that some of the modules may change on a year by year basis, but over 4 years there would be a reasonable expectation for the set of modules to have undergone substantive change, for the improvement activities performance category score. | ||
| Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) | 100% | 314 |
| Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of care elements is utilized | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1245224930, enumerated as an "individual" on September 08, 2005.
The provider is located at 3315 WATT AVE SACRAMENTO, CA 95821 and the phone number is (916) 481-6800.
Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
