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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baaj, Anesthesiologist in Akron, OH?
Dr. Shamsa Baaj, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Akron, OH. Dr. Baaj is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baaj’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baaj’s office at (330) 344-2273.
What languages does Dr. Baaj speak?
Dr. Baaj and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Baaj typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Baaj 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. Baaj. 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:
- Ureter Stone
- Kidney Stones
- Ureteral Disorder
- Ureteral Calculus
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N201: Calculus of ureter
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Baaj typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Baaj performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Baaj. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Chest Wall Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- Thoracic fascial plane block
- Chest pain injection
- Nerve block for chest pain
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64466: Thoracic Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Baaj accept my insurance?
Dr. Baaj accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (330) 344-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baaj accept in Akron, OH?
Dr. Baaj in Akron, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
State of Ohio
Summa Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Baaj's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Baaj affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Baaj has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus,Cleveland, OH
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus,Cleveland, OH
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Union Hospital - Dover, Oh,Dover, OH
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
Union Hospital - Dover, Oh,Dover, OH
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
Medina Hospital,Medina, OHRanked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Medina Hospital,Medina, OH
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Northwestern Memorial Hospital,Chicago, ILRanked in 4 Procedures
Northwestern Memorial Hospital,Chicago, IL
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Cleveland Clinic Akron General,Akron, OH
Cleveland Clinic Akron General,Akron, OH
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital,Canton, OH
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital,Canton, OH
What is Dr. Baaj's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baaj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013370162.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baaj?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baaj
What is Dr. Shamsa Baaj's specialty?
Dr. Baaj is an Anesthesiologist near Akron, OH.
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 Dr. Shamsa Baaj affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Baaj is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Union Hospital - Dover, Oh, Medina Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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 Dr. Shamsa Baaj accepting new patients in Akron, OH?
Yes, Dr. Shamsa Baaj is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shamsa Baaj offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baaj's office at (330) 344-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shamsa Baaj?
Please contact Dr. Baaj's office at (330) 344-2273 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Baaj's office located?
Dr. Baaj's office is located in Akron, OH.
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