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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Girma, Anesthesiologist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Brook Girma, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Girma is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Girma’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Girma’s office at (318) 626-0000.
What languages does Dr. Girma speak?
Dr. Girma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Girma treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Girma 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. Girma. 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:
- 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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Ureter Stone
- Ureteral Disorder
- Ureteral Calculus
ICD-10 Codes:
- N201: Calculus of ureter
What procedures does Dr. Girma perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Girma 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. Girma. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
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
Does Dr. Girma accept my insurance?
Dr. Girma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 626-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Girma accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Girma in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bath Iron Works
Cambia (Regence)
CareOregon
Centene
Community Care Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Steward Health Choice
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Girma's office located?
What is Dr. Girma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Girma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437610623.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Girma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Girma
What is Dr. Brook Girma's specialty?
Dr. Girma is a Anesthesiologist near Shreveport, LA. 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. Contact Dr. Girma to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brook Girma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Girma is affiliated with Ascension St. John Medical Center, Adventist Health Portland 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
Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?
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Is Brook Girma accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Brook Girma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brook Girma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Girma's office at (318) 626-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brook Girma?
Please contact Dr. Girma's office at (318) 626-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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