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Dr. Alrick Brooks, MD

Macon, GA

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brooks, Anesthesiologist in Macon, GA?

    Dr. Alrick Brooks, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Macon, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Brooks graduated from State University of New York / Health Science Center At Stony Brook and completed his residency at Bronx Municipal Hosp Ctr, Anesthesiology; Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, General Surgery. Dr. Brooks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brooks’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brooks’s office at (478) 633-1000.

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

    • Residency: Bronx Municipal Hosp Ctr, Anesthesiology; Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Suny At Stony Brook Hlth Sci Ctr, Stony Brook Ny | SCH OF MED AT STONY BROOK UNIV MED CTR | State University of New York / Health Science Center At Stony Brook

    Is Dr. Brooks board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Alrick Brooks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Brooks speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Brooks 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. Brooks. 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 here.

    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:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    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

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Brooks 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. Brooks. 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 here.

    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

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Brooks accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brooks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (478) 633-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brooks accept in Macon, GA?

    Dr. Brooks in Macon, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carepoint Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Group 1001

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Georgia

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Brooks' office located?

    Dr. Alrick Brooks' Primary Practice

    350 Hospital Dr

    Macon, GA 31217

    (478) 633-1000

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    Dr. Alrick Brooks' Practice 2

    777 Hemlock St

    Macon, GA 31201

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    Dr. Alrick Brooks' Practice 3

    2701 N Decatur Rd

    Decatur, GA 30033

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

    Dr. Brooks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720186273.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brooks?

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

    What is Dr. Alrick Brooks's specialty?

    Dr. Brooks is a Anesthesiologist near Macon, GA.

    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 this Dr. Alrick Brooks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brooks is affiliated with Piedmont Macon Medical Center, Piedmont Macon North Hospital, Halifax Health Medical Center-Daytona Beach 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 Alrick Brooks accepting new patients in Macon, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Alrick Brooks is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alrick Brooks offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brooks's office at (478) 633-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alrick Brooks?

    Please contact Dr. Brooks's office at (478) 633-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alrick Brooks have?

    Dr. Alrick Brooks is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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