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Dr. Claudine Desamours, MD

Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Anesthesiologist

Alexandria, VA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Desamours, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Alexandria, VA?

    Dr. Claudine Desamours, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Alexandria, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Desamours completed her residency at Graduate Hosp (Tenet Hlth Sx), Internal Medicine. Dr. Desamours is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desamours’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desamours’s office at (540) 454-9944.

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

    • Residency: Graduate Hosp (Tenet Hlth Sx), Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Francois Rabelais University

    What languages does Dr. Desamours speak?

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

    • English
    • French

    What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Desamours typically treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Desamours 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. Desamours. 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:

    • 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:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Desamours typically perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Claudine Desamours may include:

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

    Does Dr. Desamours accept my insurance?

    Dr. Desamours accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (540) 454-9944 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Desamours accept in Alexandria, VA?

    Dr. Desamours in Alexandria, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Desamours' office located?

    Dr. Claudine Desamours' Primary Practice

    1800 N Beauregard St Ste 200

    Alexandria, VA 22311

    (540) 454-9944

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    St 173

    10302 Bristow Center Dr # 173

    Bristow, VA 20136

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    Dr. Claudine Desamours' Practice 3

    8140 Ashton Ave Ste 212

    Manassas, VA 20109

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

    Dr. Desamours's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205920246.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desamours?

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

    What is Dr. Claudine Desamours's specialty?

    Dr. Desamours is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Alexandria, VA.

    What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?

    In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.

    Is Dr. Claudine Desamours affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Desamours is affiliated with Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Prince William Medical Center 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 a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Claudine Desamours accepting new patients in Alexandria, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Claudine Desamours is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Claudine Desamours offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Desamours' office at (540) 454-9944 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Claudine Desamours?

    Please contact Dr. Desamours' office at (540) 454-9944 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Desamours' office located?

    Dr. Desamours' offices are located in Alexandria, VA, Bristow, VA, and Manassas, VA.