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Dr. Charles Fox, MD

Shreveport, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Charles Fox, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Fox completed his residency at Yale New Haven Hosp, Anesthesiology Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Internal Medicine. Dr. Fox is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fox’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fox’s office at (318) 212-9440.

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

    • Residency: Yale New Haven Hosp, Anesthesiology Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La

    Is Dr. Fox board certified in Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Fox, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Fox speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Fox treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Fox 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. Fox. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Tooth Decay
    • Cavities
    • Dental Caries
    • Tooth Rot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K029: Dental caries, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Ureter Stone
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi
    • Ureteral Calculus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney
    • N201: Calculus of ureter

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Phimosis
    • Penis Disorder
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N471: Phimosis

    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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Larynx Narrowing
    • Throat Disorder
    • Laryngeal stenosis
    • Narrowed voice box
    • Airway narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J386: Stenosis of larynx

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Pansinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic widespread sinus infection
    • All sinus inflammation
    • Long-term sinus problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J324: Chronic pansinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Acute Tonsillitis
    • Tonsillitis
    • Repeated tonsil infection
    • Recurring tonsillitis
    • Chronic tonsillitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0391: Acute recurrent tonsillitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Perforated Eardrum in Left Ear
    • Ear Disorder
    • Ruptured Eardrum Left Ear
    • Hole in Left Eardrum
    • Tympanic Membrane Perforation Left Ear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H7292: Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Does Dr. Fox accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fox accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 212-9440 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Fox in Shreveport, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fox's office located?

    Dr. Charles Fox's Primary Practice

    1501 Kings Hwy

    Shreveport, LA 71103

    (318) 212-9440

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    Dr. Charles Fox's Practice 2

    4700 S I 10 Service Rd W

    Metairie, LA 70001

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    Dr. Charles Fox's Practice 3

    1415 Tulane Ave # 71

    New Orleans, LA 70112

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

    Dr. Fox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851451884.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fox?

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

    What is Dr. Charles Fox's specialty?

    Dr. Fox is a Anesthesiologist near Shreveport, LA. 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. Fox to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Charles Fox affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fox is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health - St. Mary Medical Center 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 Charles Fox accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Fox is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charles Fox offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fox's office at (318) 212-9440 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Charles Fox?

    Please contact Dr. Fox's office at (318) 212-9440 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Fox have?

    Dr. Charles Fox is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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