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Dr. Richard Fair, MD

Shreveport, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fair, Anesthesiologist in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Richard Fair, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Fair graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Florida Program. Dr. Fair is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fair’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fair’s office at (318) 626-0000.

    Where did Dr. Fair go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Florida Program

    • Medical School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Fair speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Fair 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. Fair. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Overweight
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    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • E663: Overweight

    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:

    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    Also known as:

    • Pain Disorder with Psychological Factors
    • Mental Disorder
    • Pain
    • Psychogenic Pain
    • Chronic Pain with Mental Health Issues
    • Stress-Related Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F4542: Pain disorder with related psychological factors

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H269: Unspecified cataract

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Fair 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. Fair. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block
    • Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
    • 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)

    CPT Codes:

    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
    • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
    • Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
    • SCS Implantation
    • Back Pain Stimulator Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
    • Epidural neurostimulator placement
    • Percutaneous spinal stimulator
    • SCS implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • Spinal Joint Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64491: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Fair accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fair accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 626-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fair accept in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Fair in Shreveport, LA 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 Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MHH Healthcare

    • State of Oklahoma

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Fair's office located?

    Dr. Richard Fair's Primary Practice

    1541 Kings Hwy

    Shreveport, LA 71103

    (318) 626-0000

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    Dr. Richard Fair's Practice 2

    911 Margaret Pl

    Shreveport, LA 71101

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

    Dr. Fair's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508144296.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fair?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Fair's specialty?

    Dr. Fair is a Anesthesiologist near Shreveport, LA.

    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. Richard Fair affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fair is affiliated with Onecore Health, Oklahoma Center For Orthopaedic Multi-Specialty Surgery, Norman Regional Hospital, Southwestern Medical Center, Integris Health Baptist Medical Center 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 Richard Fair accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Fair is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Fair offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fair's office at (318) 626-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Fair?

    Please contact Dr. Fair's office at (318) 626-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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