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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ragusa, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Joseph Ragusa, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ragusa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ragusa’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ragusa’s office at (225) 757-4142.
What languages does Dr. Ragusa speak?
Dr. Ragusa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ragusa typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ragusa 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. Ragusa. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell-Hemoglobin C Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
- Hb SC Disease Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
- D57219: Sickle-cell/Hb-C disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ragusa typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Ragusa may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Ragusa's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ragusa accept my insurance?
Dr. Ragusa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 757-4142 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ragusa accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Ragusa in Baton Rouge, 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
Allied Benefit Systems
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fox Everett
Franciscan Miss Ourlady Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
State of Louisiana
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Where is Dr. Ragusa's office located?
Dr. Joseph Ragusa's Primary Practice
5246 Brittany Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 757-4142
What is Dr. Ragusa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ragusa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558947390.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ragusa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ragusa
What is Dr. Joseph Ragusa's specialty?
Dr. Ragusa is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Baton Rouge, LA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Joseph Ragusa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ragusa is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joseph Ragusa accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Ragusa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Ragusa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ragusa's office at (225) 757-4142 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Ragusa?
Please contact Dr. Ragusa's office at (225) 757-4142 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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