Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Guarisco, Internist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Christopher Guarisco, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Guarisco completed his residency at Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Internal Medicine. Dr. Guarisco is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Guarisco’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Guarisco’s office at (225) 336-3100.
Where did Dr. Guarisco go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Internal Medicine | Ochsner Medical Center
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Is Dr. Guarisco board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Guarisco, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Guarisco speak?
Dr. Guarisco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Guarisco treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Guarisco 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. Guarisco. 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Vascular Complications
- Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Caused by Hormone Problems
- High Blood Pressure
- Endocrine Hypertension
- Hormone-Related High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure due to Gland Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- I152: Hypertension secondary to endocrine disorders
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Testicular Hypofunction
- Testicular Disorder
- Underactive Testicles
- Low Testicular Function
- Hypogonadism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E291: Testicular hypofunction
Which procedures does Dr. Guarisco perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christopher Guarisco may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Guarisco's office.
Does Dr. Guarisco accept my insurance?
Dr. Guarisco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 336-3100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Guarisco accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Guarisco in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Guarisco's office located?
Dr. Christopher Guarisco's Primary Practice
16777 Medical Center Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 336-3100
What is Dr. Guarisco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Guarisco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255356002.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Guarisco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Guarisco
What is Dr. Christopher Guarisco's specialty?
Dr. Guarisco is a Internist near Baton Rouge, LA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Guarisco to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Christopher Guarisco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Guarisco is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Christopher Guarisco accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Guarisco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Guarisco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Guarisco's office at (225) 336-3100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Guarisco?
Please contact Dr. Guarisco's office at (225) 336-3100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Guarisco have?
Dr. Christopher Guarisco is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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