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Dr. Fred Defrancesch, MD
Physiatrist
,Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist
,Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist
,Pain Medicine Specialist
La Place, LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Defrancesch, Physiatrist in La Place, LA?
Dr. Fred Defrancesch, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in La Place, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Defrancesch completed his residency at Med Center La Lsu School Med. Dr. Defrancesch is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Defrancesch’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Defrancesch’s office at (985) 479-8000.
Where did Dr. Defrancesch go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Center La Lsu School Med
Medical School: Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Is Dr. Defrancesch board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Fred Defrancesch, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Defrancesch speak?
Dr. Defrancesch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Defrancesch typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Defrancesch 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. Defrancesch. 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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Neck Spondylosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical 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
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Defrancesch typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Defrancesch 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. Defrancesch. 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:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
- Lumbar Facet Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
- Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
- Spinal Joint Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64491: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
CPT Codes:
- 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
Does Dr. Defrancesch accept my insurance?
Dr. Defrancesch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 479-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Defrancesch accept in La Place, LA?
Dr. Defrancesch in La Place, 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
The Consociate Group
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Defrancesch's office located?
Dr. Fred Defrancesch's Primary Practice
2840 W Airline Hwy
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 479-8000
What is Dr. Defrancesch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Defrancesch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558460261.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Defrancesch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Defrancesch
What is Dr. Fred Defrancesch's specialty?
Dr. Defrancesch is a Physiatrist near La Place, LA.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Fred Defrancesch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Defrancesch is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, St. Tammany Parish 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 Fred Defrancesch accepting new patients in La Place, LA?
Yes, Dr. Fred Defrancesch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fred Defrancesch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Defrancesch's office at (985) 479-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fred Defrancesch?
Please contact Dr. Defrancesch's office at (985) 479-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Fred Defrancesch have?
Dr. Fred Defrancesch is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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