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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blay, Critical Care Surgeon in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Eddie Blay, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Blay is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blay’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blay’s office at (215) 707-2000.
What languages does Dr. Blay speak?
Dr. Blay and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Blay typically treat?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Blay 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. Blay. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure After Procedure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden breathing failure after surgery
- Acute post-op respiratory arrest
- Acute post-surgical breathing failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J95821: Acute postprocedural respiratory failure
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Blay typically perform?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Eddie Blay may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Blay's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Blay accept my insurance?
Dr. Blay accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 707-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blay accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Blay in Saint Louis, MO 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Blay's office located?
Dr. Eddie Blay's Primary Practice
621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 560A
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(215) 707-2000
What is Dr. Blay's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174935217.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blay?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blay
What is Dr. Eddie Blay's specialty?
Dr. Blay is a Critical Care Surgeon near Saint Louis, MO.
What does a Critical Care Surgeon do?
A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Eddie Blay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blay is affiliated with Mercy Hospital St. Louis, Uw Health University Hospital, Mercyhealth Hospital And Trauma Center - Janesville 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 Eddie Blay accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Eddie Blay is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eddie Blay offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blay's office at (215) 707-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eddie Blay?
Please contact Dr. Blay's office at (215) 707-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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