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Dr. Ronald Baptiste, MD

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Baptiste, Physiatrist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Ronald Baptiste, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Baptiste is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baptiste’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baptiste’s office at (541) 732-8360.

    What languages does Dr. Baptiste speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Baptiste treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Baptiste 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. Baptiste. 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:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Degeneration
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
    • Worn Neck Discs
    • Cervical Spondylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Degenerative Disc Disease with Back Pain
    • Spinal Disc Degeneration
    • Lumbar Disc Degeneration
    • Discogenic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M51360: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain only

    Also known as:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration with Pain
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Chronic Low Back Pain from Discs
    • Discogenic Lumbar Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M51362: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain and lower extremity pain

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    What procedures does Dr. Baptiste perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Baptiste 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. Baptiste. 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:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Does Dr. Baptiste accept my insurance?

    Dr. Baptiste accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (541) 732-8360 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Baptiste accept in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Baptiste in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Fallon Community Health Plan

    • KelseyCare Advantage

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Baptiste's office located?

    Dr. Ronald Baptiste's Primary Practice

    11284 Westheimer Rd

    Houston, TX 77042

    (541) 732-8360

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    Dr. Ronald Baptiste's Practice 2

    2940 Eldridge Pkwy

    Houston, TX 77082

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    Dr. Ronald Baptiste's Practice 3

    2000 Palmyra Rd

    Albany, GA 31701

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

    Dr. Baptiste's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730473695.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baptiste?

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

    What is Dr. Ronald Baptiste's specialty?

    Dr. Baptiste is a Physiatrist near Houston, TX. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Baptiste to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ronald Baptiste affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Baptiste is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital 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 Ronald Baptiste accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Ronald Baptiste is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ronald Baptiste offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Baptiste's office at (541) 732-8360 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ronald Baptiste?

    Please contact Dr. Baptiste's office at (541) 732-8360 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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