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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Slocum, Anesthesiologist in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Joshua Slocum, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Las Vegas, NV with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Slocum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Slocum’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Slocum’s office at (720) 848-0000.
What languages does Dr. Slocum speak?
Dr. Slocum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Slocum treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Slocum 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. Slocum. 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:
- 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
Also known as:
- Right Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Right Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Break
- Hip Bone Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72141A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does Dr. Slocum perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Slocum 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. Slocum. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Does Dr. Slocum accept my insurance?
Dr. Slocum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 848-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Slocum accept in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Slocum in Las Vegas, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Alliant Techsystems
Altamed Health Services
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Slocum's office located?
Dr. Joshua Slocum's Primary Practice
1800 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(720) 848-0000
What is Dr. Slocum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Slocum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689170789.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Slocum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Slocum
What is Dr. Joshua Slocum's specialty?
Dr. Slocum is a Anesthesiologist near Las Vegas, NV. 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. Slocum to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joshua Slocum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Slocum is affiliated with St. Rose Dominican Hospital - Siena Campus, Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?
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Is Joshua Slocum accepting new patients in Las Vegas, NV?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Slocum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Slocum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Slocum's office at (720) 848-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Slocum?
Please contact Dr. Slocum's office at (720) 848-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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