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Dr. Thomas Battles

Anesthesiologist

Elkton, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Battles, Anesthesiologist in Elkton, MD?

    Dr. Thomas Battles is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Elkton, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Battles is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Battles’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Battles’s office at (302) 351-4848.

    What languages does Dr. Battles speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Battles 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. Battles. 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:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • vertebral low back pain
    • spine-related low back pain
    • discogenic low back pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Battles may include:

    Please contact Dr. Battles' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Battles accept my insurance?

    Dr. Battles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 351-4848 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Battles accept in Elkton, MD?

    Dr. Battles in Elkton, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Highmark Health

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Battles' office located?

    Dr. Thomas Battles' Primary Practice

    106 Bow St

    Elkton, MD 21921

    (302) 351-4848

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    Dr. Thomas Battles' Practice 2

    5401 Old Court Rd

    Randallstown, MD 21133

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    Dr. Thomas Battles' Practice 3

    1096 Old Churchmans Rd

    Newark, DE 19713

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

    Dr. Battles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801990460.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Battles?

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

    What is Dr. Thomas Battles's specialty?

    Dr. Battles is an Anesthesiologist near Elkton, MD.

    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. Thomas Battles affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Battles is affiliated with Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, Saint Francis Hospital - Wilmington, De, Wilmington 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 Dr. Thomas Battles accepting new patients in Elkton, MD?

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

    Does Dr. Thomas Battles offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Battles' office at (302) 351-4848 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas Battles?

    Please contact Dr. Battles' office at (302) 351-4848 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Battles' office located?

    Dr. Battles' offices are located in Elkton, MD, Randallstown, MD, and Newark, DE.