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Dr. Edward Blackmon, MD

San Antonio, TX

41 Years of Experience

Accepting patients
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Blackmon, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Edward Blackmon, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 41 years. Dr. Blackmon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blackmon’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blackmon’s office at (830) 769-5916.

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

      What languages does Dr. Blackmon speak?

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

      • English

      What conditions does Dr. Blackmon treat?

      As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Blackmon 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. Blackmon. 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:

      • Supervision for Other High-Risk Pregnancies
      • Health Problems in Pregnancy
      • Monitoring for various high-risk pregnancies
      • Managing other complex pregnancies
      • Special care for high-risk pregnancy
      • Unspecified high-risk pregnancy management

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • O09892: Supervision of other high risk pregnancies, second trimester
      • O09891: Supervision of other high risk pregnancies, first trimester

      Also known as:

      • General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
      • Health Problems in Pregnancy
      • Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
      • Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
      • Pregnancy Management for Complications

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • O09893: Supervision of other high risk pregnancies, third trimester

      Also known as:

      • Preterm Labor
      • Premature Labor
      • Early Labor
      • Threatened Preterm Labor

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • O6003: Preterm labor without delivery, third trimester

      Also known as:

      • Secondary Amenorrhea
      • Menstruation
      • Absent Periods (Secondary)
      • Stopped Periods
      • No Periods After Starting

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • N911: Secondary amenorrhea

      Also known as:

      • Routine Gynecological Exam (Abnormal Findings)
      • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
      • Women's Health Checkup
      • Women's checkup with issues
      • Pelvic exam, abnormal results
      • OB/GYN visit with concerns
      • Women's checkup, all clear
      • Pelvic exam, normal results
      • OB/GYN visit, no issues

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z01411: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings
      • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

      Also known as:

      • Acute Vaginal Inflammation
      • Vaginitis
      • Acute Vaginitis
      • Sudden Vaginal Infection
      • Vaginal Irritation

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • N760: Acute vaginitis

      Also known as:

      • Other Birth Control Counseling
      • Birth Control
      • Additional contraceptive advice
      • General family planning discussion
      • Ongoing birth control counseling

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception

      Also known as:

      • Prenatal Screening for Birth Defects
      • Antenatal Malformation Screening
      • Fetal Anomaly Scan
      • Birth Defect Screening in Pregnancy

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z363: Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations

      Also known as:

      • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
      • Pelvic Pain
      • Perineum pain
      • Pelvic floor pain
      • Pain in groin area

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

      Also known as:

      • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
      • Vaginal Bleeding
      • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
      • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
      • AUB
      • Irregular Genital Bleeding

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Sterilization Procedure
      • Tubal Ligation
      • Vasectomy
      • Permanent contraception
      • Tubal ligation
      • Surgical birth control

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

      Also known as:

      • Positive Pregnancy Test
      • Pregnancy
      • Confirmed Pregnancy
      • Pregnant Result
      • Positive HCG Test

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z3201: Encounter for pregnancy test, result positive

      Also known as:

      • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
      • Prenatal Care
      • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
      • Low-lying C-section Scar
      • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

      Also known as:

      • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
      • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
      • PCOS
      • Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
      • Polycystic Ovaries

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E282: Polycystic ovarian syndrome

      Also known as:

      • Other Surgical Aftercare
      • After Surgery
      • General post-operative care
      • Unspecified surgical recovery
      • Surgical follow-up

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

      Also known as:

      • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
      • Health Screening
      • STD screening
      • Sexual health check
      • Venereal disease test

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

      Also known as:

      • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
      • Pregnancy Test
      • No pregnancy detected
      • Negative HCG test
      • Not pregnant result

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

      Also known as:

      • Frequent Urination
      • Urine and Urination
      • Urinary frequency
      • Peeing often
      • Frequent need to urinate

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R350: Frequency of micturition

      What procedures does Dr. Blackmon perform?

      As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Blackmon 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. Blackmon. 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:

      • Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation
      • Minimally Invasive Tubal Ligation
      • Keyhole Fallopian Tube Sealing
      • Laparoscopic Oviduct Fulguration
      • Laparoscopic Tube Tying

      CPT Codes:

      • 58670: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration of oviducts (with or without transection)

      Also known as:

      • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
      • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
      • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
      • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

      CPT Codes:

      • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

      Also known as:

      • Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy with Ovaries/Tubes Removed
      • Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy with Tube/Ovary Removal
      • Hysterectomy
      • Laparoscopy
      • Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)
      • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy with Adnexectomy
      • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Oophorectomy
      • Keyhole Hysterectomy with Salpingo-Oophorectomy
      • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
      • Keyhole Hysterectomy

      CPT Codes:

      • 58552: Laparoscopy, surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
      • 58554: Laparoscopy, surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

      Also known as:

      • Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
      • Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
      • Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
      • Peritoneal lesion fulguration
      • Endometriosis removal surgery

      CPT Codes:

      • 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method

      Also known as:

      • Postpartum Check-up
      • Postpartum Care
      • After Birth Care
      • Maternity Follow-up
      • Postnatal Care

      CPT Codes:

      • 59430: Postpartum care only (separate procedure)

      Also known as:

      • Surgical Treatment for Missed Miscarriage (First Trimester)
      • D&C for Missed Abortion
      • Surgical Miscarriage Management
      • First Trimester Missed Abortion Treatment

      CPT Codes:

      • 59820: Treatment of missed abortion, completed surgically; first trimester

      Also known as:

      • Fetal Non-Stress Test
      • Nonstress Test
      • Nonstress Test (NST)
      • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
      • NST for Pregnancy
      • Baby Heartbeat Test

      CPT Codes:

      • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

      Also known as:

      • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
      • TAP block
      • Transversus abdominis plane block
      • Rectus sheath block
      • Abdominal pain injection

      CPT Codes:

      • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

      Does Dr. Blackmon accept my insurance?

      Dr. Blackmon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (830) 769-5916 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Blackmon accept in San Antonio, TX?

      Dr. Blackmon in San Antonio, 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

      • Community First Health Plans

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Express Scripts

      • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

      • Humana

      • Oscar Health Insurance Co

      • State of Texas

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Blackmon's office located?

      Dr. Edward Blackmon's Primary Practice

      11212 Highway 151 Ste 150

      San Antonio, TX 78251

      (830) 769-5916

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      Suite 120

      11212 Hwy 151 Medical Plaza 2

      San Antonio, TX 78251

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      Dr. Edward Blackmon's Practice 3

      1907 E State Highway 97 Ste 220

      Jourdanton, TX 78026

      (830) 769-5916

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      Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Edward Blackmon?

      Dr. Blackmon has appointments available at his San Antonio, TX office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

      Dr. Blackmon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114092251.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blackmon?

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

      What is Dr. Edward Blackmon's specialty?

      Dr. Blackmon is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near San Antonio, TX. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Blackmon to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. Edward Blackmon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Blackmon is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, University Hospital-San Antonio 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 Edward Blackmon accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

      Yes, Dr. Edward Blackmon is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Edward Blackmon offer online booking?

      Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Blackmon, or call (830) 769-5916 for more information.

      How can I make an appointment with Edward Blackmon?

      Please contact Dr. Blackmon's office at (830) 769-5916 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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