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Dr. Nicholas Kessides, MD

Saint Louis, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kessides, Anesthesiologist in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Nicholas Kessides, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kessides graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed his residency at Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati Program. Dr. Kessides is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kessides’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kessides’s office at (314) 362-1185.

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

    • Residency: Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati Program

    • Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kessides speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kessides treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kessides 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. Kessides. 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:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery
    • C-section
    • Surgical Birth
    • Cesarean Section

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
    • O82: Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication

    Also known as:

    • Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Prenatal Care
    • Prior Cesarean Section
    • Uterine Scar from C-section
    • C-section History in Pregnancy
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
    • Weak Labor Contractions (Secondary Uterine Inertia)
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
    • Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
    • Fetal distress due to heart rate
    • Uterine inertia
    • Labor arrest
    • Failure to progress in labor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery
    • O621: Secondary uterine inertia

    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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Breech Presentation
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Baby is Breech
    • Feet First Birth
    • Bottom First Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O321XX0: Maternal care for breech presentation, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Respiratory Failure
    • Lung failure
    • Breathing failure
    • Respiratory insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Severe Preeclampsia
    • High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
    • Preeclampsia
    • Advanced Preeclampsia
    • Severe Toxemia of Pregnancy
    • High-Risk Preeclampsia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O1413: Severe pre-eclampsia, third trimester

    Does Dr. Kessides accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kessides accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 362-1185 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kessides accept in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Kessides in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kessides' office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Kessides' Primary Practice

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz

    Saint Louis, MO 63110

    (314) 362-1185

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    Dr. Nicholas Kessides' Practice 2

    1145 19th St NW

    Washington, DC 20036

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

    Dr. Kessides's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033434592.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kessides?

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

    What is Dr. Nicholas Kessides's specialty?

    Dr. Kessides is a Anesthesiologist near Saint Louis, MO. 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. Contact Dr. Kessides to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nicholas Kessides affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kessides is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital 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 Nicholas Kessides accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Kessides is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Kessides offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kessides's office at (314) 362-1185 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Kessides?

    Please contact Dr. Kessides's office at (314) 362-1185 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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