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Dr. Eddie Blay, MD

Critical Care Surgeon, Surgeon

Saint Louis, MO

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.

    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:

    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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • 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

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    What is Dr. Blay's NPI number?A 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 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

    When to see a Critical Care Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Eddie Blay?

    Please contact Dr. Blay's office at (215) 707-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Blay's office located?

    Dr. Blay's office is located in Saint Louis, MO.