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Dr. Baghdassar Baghdikian

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Baghdikian, Anesthesiologist in South Lake Tahoe, CA?

    Dr. Baghdassar Baghdikian is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in South Lake Tahoe, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Baghdikian completed his residency at University Calif Irvine Med Center. Dr. Baghdikian is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baghdikian’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baghdikian’s office at (530) 543-5552.

    Where did Dr. Baghdikian go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University Calif Irvine Med Center

    What languages does Dr. Baghdikian speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Baghdikian typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Baghdikian 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. Baghdikian. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Baghdikian typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Baghdikian 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. Baghdikian. 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
    • 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:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Axillary Nerve Block Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
    • Armpit nerve block
    • Axillary nerve pain injection
    • Shoulder nerve block
    • Guided nerve injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including 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. Baghdikian accept my insurance?

    Dr. Baghdikian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (530) 543-5552 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Baghdikian accept in South Lake Tahoe, CA?

    Dr. Baghdikian in South Lake Tahoe, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Community Care Network

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Baghdikian's office located?

    Dr. Baghdassar Baghdikian's Primary Practice

    2170 South Ave

    South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

    (530) 543-5552

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    Dr. Baghdassar Baghdikian's Practice 2

    212 Elks Point Rd Unit 201

    Zephyr Cove, NV 89448

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    Dr. Baghdassar Baghdikian's Practice 3

    1107 US Highway 395 N

    Gardnerville, NV 89410

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    What hospitals are Dr. Baghdikian affiliated with?

    Dr. Baghdikian has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Barton Memorial Hospital,South Lake Tahoe, CA

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

    Dr. Baghdikian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053417303.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baghdikian?

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

    What is Dr. Baghdassar Baghdikian's specialty?

    Dr. Baghdikian is an Anesthesiologist near South Lake Tahoe, CA.

    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 Dr. Baghdassar Baghdikian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Baghdikian is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Barton Memorial Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Dr. Baghdassar Baghdikian accepting new patients in South Lake Tahoe, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Baghdassar Baghdikian is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Baghdassar Baghdikian offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Baghdikian's office at (530) 543-5552 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Baghdassar Baghdikian?

    Please contact Dr. Baghdikian's office at (530) 543-5552 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Baghdikian's office located?

    Dr. Baghdikian's offices are located in South Lake Tahoe, CA, Zephyr Cove, NV, and Gardnerville, NV.