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Dr. Thomas Block, DO

West Monroe, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Block, Diagnostic Radiologist in West Monroe, LA?

    Dr. Thomas Block, DO is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in West Monroe, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Block is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Block’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Block’s office at (318) 329-4200.

    What languages does Dr. Block speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Block treat?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Block 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. Block. 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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Digestive Tract Imaging
    • Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
    • Mammography
    • Abnormal GI scan
    • Unusual digestive imaging
    • Digestive system imaging findings
    • Inconclusive mammogram
    • Unclear breast scan results
    • Abnormal breast scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R933: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of digestive tract
    • R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    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:

    • Collapsed Lung
    • Atelectasis
    • Lung collapse
    • Incomplete lung expansion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9811: Atelectasis

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Site Bone Density and Structure Disorder
    • Bone Density
    • Bone Disease
    • Widespread Bone Density Disorder
    • Generalized Bone Structure Problem
    • Multi-site Bone Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M8589: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, multiple sites

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
    • Heart Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
    • Unusual heart and breathing signs
    • Circulatory-respiratory issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

    Also known as:

    • Acute Pulmonary Edema
    • Lung Disease
    • Sudden Fluid in Lungs
    • Acute Lung Congestion
    • Flash Pulmonary Edema

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J810: Acute pulmonary edema

    Also known as:

    • Other Soft Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle and connective tissue problems
    • Uncommon soft tissue conditions
    • Various soft tissue ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Throat irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R058: Other specified cough

    Also known as:

    • Catheter Management
    • Catheter adjustment
    • Catheter care
    • Non-vascular catheter maintenance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4682: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-vascular catheter

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Respiratory Failure
    • Lung failure
    • Breathing failure
    • Respiratory insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Block perform?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Block 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. Block. 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:

    • Liver Biopsy (Needle)
    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Breast Biopsy with Stereotactic Guidance
    • Lung or Chest Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous liver biopsy
    • Needle liver sample
    • Liver tissue biopsy
    • Liver needle aspiration
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy
    • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
    • Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy
    • Percutaneous lung biopsy
    • Mediastinum core needle biopsy
    • Image-guided lung biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
    • 19081: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance
    • 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
    • Thoracentesis
    • Pleural Fluid Aspiration
    • Lung Tap
    • Fluid Drainage from Chest

    CPT Codes:

    • 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter
    • Tunneled central line placement
    • Central venous access device insertion
    • Hickman catheter insertion
    • Broviac catheter insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
    • 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
    • Central Line Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction
    • Venous Access Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Tissue Sample
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip

    CPT Codes:

    • 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
    • Biopsy
    • Bone Marrow Tests
    • Bone Marrow Exam
    • Bone Marrow Sample Collection
    • Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)

    Does Dr. Block accept my insurance?

    Dr. Block accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 329-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Block accept in West Monroe, LA?

    Dr. Block in West Monroe, LA 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 Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Block's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Block's Primary Practice

    503 McMillan Rd

    West Monroe, LA 71291

    (318) 329-4200

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    Dr. Thomas Block's Practice 2

    1501 Kings Hwy

    Shreveport, LA 71103

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    Dr. Thomas Block's Practice 3

    8044 Summa Ave Ste B

    Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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

    Dr. Block's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265096390.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Block?

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

    What is Dr. Thomas Block's specialty?

    Dr. Block is a Diagnostic Radiologist near West Monroe, LA. A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions. Contact Dr. Block to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thomas Block affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Block is affiliated with Northern Louisiana Medical Center, Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center, CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center, Ochsner LSU Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Rapides Regional Medical Center 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 Thomas Block accepting new patients in West Monroe, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Block is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Block offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Block's office at (318) 329-4200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thomas Block?

    Please contact Dr. Block's office at (318) 329-4200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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