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Dr. Myra Wise, MD

Lake Charles, LA

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wise, Anesthesiologist in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. Myra Wise, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Wise completed her residency at Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Anesthesiology; Tulane Univ Hosp & Clis, Anesthesiology. Dr. Wise is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wise’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wise’s office.

    Where did Dr. Wise go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Anesthesiology; Tulane Univ Hosp & Clis, Anesthesiology

    • Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La

    Is Dr. Wise board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Myra Wise, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Wise speak?

    Dr. Wise and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Wise typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wise 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. Wise. 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:

    • 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:

    • Pain in Left Wrist
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Pain
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Left Wrist Ache
    • Left Wrist Discomfort
    • Sore Left Wrist
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25532: Pain in left wrist
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    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:

    • Right Wrist Pain
    • Pain
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Aching right wrist
    • Sore right wrist
    • Right wrist discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25531: Pain in right wrist

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils and adenoids
    • Big tonsils and adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Wise typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wise 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. Wise. 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:

    • Axillary Nerve Block Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Armpit nerve block
    • Axillary nerve pain injection
    • Shoulder nerve block
    • Guided nerve injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    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
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Wise accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wise 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. Wise accept in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. Wise in Lake Charles, 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 Corporation

    • Christus Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Wise's office located?

    Dr. Myra Wise's Primary Practice

    524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr

    Lake Charles, LA 70601

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    Lake Area Medical Center

    4200 Nelson Rd

    Lake Charles, LA 70605

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    Dr. Myra Wise's Practice 3

    1757 Imperial Blvd

    Lake Charles, LA 70605

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    What is Dr. Wise's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Wise's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205950771.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wise?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wise

    What is Dr. Myra Wise's specialty?

    Dr. Wise is a Anesthesiologist near Lake Charles, 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. Myra Wise affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wise is affiliated with Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital 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

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    Is Myra Wise accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Myra Wise is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Myra Wise offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wise's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Myra Wise?

    Please contact Dr. Wise's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Myra Wise have?

    Dr. Myra Wise is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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