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Who is Dr. Franco, Anesthesiologist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Christopher Franco, DO is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Franco is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Franco’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Franco’s office.
What languages does Dr. Franco speak?
Dr. Franco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Franco treat?
As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Franco 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. Franco. 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:
- 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:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Single Live Birth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
- One baby born alive
- Vaginal birth of one baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
- Z370: Single live birth
Which procedures does Dr. Franco perform as a Anesthesiologist?
As a Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christopher Franco may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Franco's office.
Does Dr. Franco accept my insurance?
Dr. Franco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Franco accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Franco in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
Community Care Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Franco's office located?
What is Dr. Franco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Franco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861780850.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Franco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Franco
What is Dr. Christopher Franco's specialty?
Dr. Franco is a Anesthesiologist near Baton Rouge, 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. Franco to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Franco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Franco is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, Rapides Regional Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?
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Is Christopher Franco accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Franco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Franco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Franco's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Franco?
Please contact Dr. Franco's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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