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Dr. Pamela Simmons, DO

Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)

Baton Rouge, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Simmons, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Pamela Simmons, DO is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Simmons is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Simmons’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simmons’s office at (225) 924-8338.

    What languages does Dr. Simmons speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Simmons typically treat?

    As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Simmons 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. Simmons. 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:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
    • Unspecified High-Risk Pregnancy Supervision
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
    • Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
    • Geriatric multigravida care
    • Older mom with previous pregnancies
    • General high-risk pregnancy monitoring
    • Managing unspecified high-risk pregnancy
    • High-risk pregnancy care (general)
    • Monitoring for unknown pregnancy risks

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
    • O0992: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Poor Fetal Growth
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Fetal Growth Restriction
    • Small for Gestational Age
    • Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Twin Pregnancy
    • Twins, Triplets, Multiple Births
    • Pregnancy with twins
    • Having twins
    • Twin gestation
    • Expecting twins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O30042: Twin pregnancy, dichorionic/diamniotic, second trimester
    • O30043: Twin pregnancy, dichorionic/diamniotic, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Twin pregnancy with one placenta and two amniotic sacs
    • Twins, Triplets, Multiple Births
    • Monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy
    • MoDi twins
    • Twins sharing a placenta but separate sacs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O30032: Twin pregnancy, monochorionic/diamniotic, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Abnormality
    • Birth Defects
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Congenital Anomaly
    • Fetal Malformation
    • Developmental Abnormality
    • Birth Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O359XX0: Maternal care for (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, unspecified, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Essential High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
    • High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
    • Chronic Essential Hypertension in Pregnancy
    • Primary Hypertension During Pregnancy
    • High Blood Pressure Before Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O10012: Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, second trimester

    What procedures does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Simmons typically perform?

    As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Simmons may include:

    Please contact Dr. Simmons' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Simmons accept my insurance?

    Dr. Simmons accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 924-8338 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Simmons accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Simmons in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Simmons' office located?

    Dr. Pamela Simmons' Primary Practice

    100 Womans Way

    Baton Rouge, LA 70817

    (225) 924-8338

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    Thibodaux Regional Heart And Vascular Surgery Clin

    608 N Acadia Rd

    Thibodaux, LA 70301

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    Dr. Pamela Simmons' Practice 3

    500 Rue de la Vie St Ste 407

    Baton Rouge, LA 70817

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

    Dr. Simmons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982950648.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simmons?

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

    What is Dr. Pamela Simmons's specialty?

    Dr. Simmons is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near Baton Rouge, LA.

    What does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist do?

    An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies.

    Is Dr. Pamela Simmons affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Simmons is affiliated with Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, North Oaks Medical Center, Woman's Hospital, West Calcasieu Cameron 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

    When to see a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Pamela Simmons accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Pamela Simmons is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Pamela Simmons offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Simmons' office at (225) 924-8338 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Pamela Simmons?

    Please contact Dr. Simmons' office at (225) 924-8338 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Simmons' office located?

    Dr. Simmons' offices are located in Baton Rouge, LA and Thibodaux, LA.