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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Guo, Anesthesiologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. James Guo, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Guo graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio. Dr. Guo is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Guo’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Guo’s office at (713) 620-4000.
Where did Dr. Guo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
Is Dr. Guo board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. James Guo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Guo speak?
Dr. Guo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Guo typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Guo 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. Guo. 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:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
- Cesarean Delivery
- Prior Cesarean Section
- Uterine Scar from C-section
- C-section History in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Ureter Stone
- Ureteral Disorder
- Ureteral Calculus
ICD-10 Codes:
- N201: Calculus of ureter
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Guo typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Guo 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. Guo. 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)
- 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
Does Dr. Guo accept my insurance?
Dr. Guo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 620-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Guo accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Guo in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
HealthRight Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Guo's office located?
Dr. James Guo's Primary Practice
1500 Citywest Blvd Ste 300
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 620-4000
What is Dr. Guo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Guo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023168507.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Guo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Guo
What is Dr. James Guo's specialty?
Dr. Guo is a Anesthesiologist near Houston, TX.
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. James Guo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Guo is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Houston Methodist Hospital, Memorial Hermann Northeast 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 James Guo accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. James Guo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Guo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Guo's office at (713) 620-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Guo?
Please contact Dr. Guo's office at (713) 620-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Guo have?
Dr. James Guo is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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