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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blackledge, Anesthesiologist in Waynesboro, MS?
Dr. Douglas Blackledge, DO is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Waynesboro, MS with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Blackledge is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blackledge’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blackledge’s office at (601) 735-7101.
What languages does Dr. Blackledge speak?
Dr. Blackledge and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Blackledge typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Blackledge 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. Blackledge. 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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Blackledge typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Blackledge 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. Blackledge. 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
- Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- Fascial plane block for leg pain
- Lower extremity nerve injection
- Leg pain block with imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
Does Dr. Blackledge accept my insurance?
Dr. Blackledge accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 735-7101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blackledge accept in Waynesboro, MS?
Dr. Blackledge in Waynesboro, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
Centene Corporation
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Ochsner Health
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Blackledge's office located?
Dr. Douglas Blackledge's Primary Practice
950 Matthew Dr
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-7101
What is Dr. Blackledge's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blackledge's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659683266.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blackledge?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blackledge
What is Dr. Douglas Blackledge's specialty?
Dr. Blackledge is a Anesthesiologist near Waynesboro, MS.
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. Douglas Blackledge affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blackledge is affiliated with Ochsner Rush Medical Center 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
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Is Douglas Blackledge accepting new patients in Waynesboro, MS?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Blackledge is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Blackledge offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blackledge's office at (601) 735-7101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Blackledge?
Please contact Dr. Blackledge's office at (601) 735-7101 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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