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Who is Dr. Skias, Anesthesiologist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Nickolas Skias is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Skias is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skias’s office at (225) 924-8149.
What languages does Dr. Skias speak?
Dr. Skias and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Skias typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Skias 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. Skias. 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:
- 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:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N950: Postmenopausal bleeding
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Uterine Fibroids
- Leiomyoma of uterus
- Myoma
- Fibromyoma
- Uterine leiomyoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D251: Intramural leiomyoma of uterus
Also known as:
- Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
- Low-lying C-section Scar
- Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Skias typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Nickolas Skias may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
Please contact Dr. Skias' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Skias accept my insurance?
Dr. Skias accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 924-8149 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skias accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Skias in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
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Where is Dr. Skias' office located?
What is Dr. Skias's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skias's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821557521.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skias?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skias
What is Dr. Nickolas Skias's specialty?
Dr. Skias is a Anesthesiologist near Baton Rouge, LA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Nickolas Skias affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Skias is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 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
When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Nickolas Skias accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Nickolas Skias is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nickolas Skias offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Skias's office at (225) 924-8149 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nickolas Skias?
Please contact Dr. Skias's office at (225) 924-8149 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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