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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Visan, Anesthesiologist in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Alexandru Visan, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Metairie, LA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Visan completed her residency at St Luke'S-Roosevelt Hsp Ctr, Anesthesiology; St Luke'S-Roosevelt Hsp Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Visan is fluent in English, French, and Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Visan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Visan’s office at (985) 873-1234.
Where did Dr. Visan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Luke'S-Roosevelt Hsp Ctr, Anesthesiology; St Luke'S-Roosevelt Hsp Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy
Is Dr. Visan board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Alexandru Visan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Visan speak?
Dr. Visan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Visan typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Visan 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. Visan. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Also known as:
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Right Rotator Cuff Tear
- Left Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
- Right rotator cuff rupture
- Right shoulder tendon tear
- Right shoulder muscle tear
- Left rotator cuff rupture
- Left shoulder tendon tear
- Left shoulder muscle tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75102: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Also known as:
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Visan typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Visan 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. Visan. 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
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve Destruction for Pain
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
- Neurolytic nerve block
- Peripheral nerve ablation
- Nerve destruction procedure
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
- 64640: Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch
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:
- Axillary Nerve Block Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Armpit nerve block
- Axillary nerve pain injection
- Shoulder nerve block
- Guided nerve injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Visan accept my insurance?
Dr. Visan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 873-1234 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Visan accept in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Visan in Metairie, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Visan's office located?
Dr. Alexandru Visan's Primary Practice
3434 Houma Blvd Ste 300
Metairie, LA 70006
(985) 873-1234
What is Dr. Visan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Visan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609887306.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Visan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Visan
What is Dr. Alexandru Visan's specialty?
Dr. Visan is a Anesthesiologist near Metairie, LA.
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. Alexandru Visan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Visan is affiliated with Thibodaux Regional Health System, Ochsner St. Anne 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 Alexandru Visan accepting new patients in Metairie, LA?
Yes, Dr. Alexandru Visan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexandru Visan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Visan's office at (985) 873-1234 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexandru Visan?
Please contact Dr. Visan's office at (985) 873-1234 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alexandru Visan have?
Dr. Alexandru Visan is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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