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Dr. George Lappas, MD

Anesthesiologist

Festus, MO

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Lappas, Anesthesiologist in Festus, MO?

    Dr. George Lappas, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Festus, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lappas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lappas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lappas’s office at (636) 386-9224.

    Is Dr. Lappas board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. George Lappas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Lappas speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Lappas 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. Lappas. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Esophageal Varices
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Varices of the Esophagus
    • Enlarged Esophageal Veins
    • Dilated Esophageal Veins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I8500: Esophageal varices without bleeding

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Lappas 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. Lappas. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Peripheral Nerve 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
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    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)
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    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

    Does Dr. Lappas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lappas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (636) 386-9224 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lappas accept in Festus, MO?

    Dr. Lappas in Festus, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medica Group

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • State of Missouri

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Lappas' office located?

    Dr. George Lappas' Primary Practice

    1400 US Highway 61

    Festus, MO 63028

    (636) 386-9224

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    Dept Of Anesthesia

    1225 S Grand Blvd

    Saint Louis, MO 63104

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    Dr. George Lappas' Practice 3

    3550 McKelvey Rd

    Bridgeton, MO 63044

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    What hospitals are Dr. Lappas affiliated with?

    Dr. Lappas has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital,Saint Louis, MO
    Mercy Hospital Jefferson,Crystal Cty, MO

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

    Dr. Lappas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922194448.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lappas?

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

    What is Dr. George Lappas's specialty?

    Dr. Lappas is an Anesthesiologist near Festus, MO.

    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. George Lappas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Lappas is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital, Mercy Hospital Jefferson. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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. George Lappas accepting new patients in Festus, MO?

    Yes, Dr. George Lappas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. George Lappas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lappas' office at (636) 386-9224 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. George Lappas?

    Please contact Dr. Lappas' office at (636) 386-9224 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lappas' office located?

    Dr. Lappas' offices are located in Festus, MO, Saint Louis, MO, and Bridgeton, MO.

    Which board certifications does Dr. George Lappas have?

    Dr. George Lappas is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.