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Dr. Walter Cavalcante Girao, MD

Memphis, TN

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    Who is Dr. Cavalcante Girao, Anesthesiologist in Memphis, TN?

    Dr. Walter Cavalcante Girao, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Cavalcante Girao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cavalcante Girao’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cavalcante Girao’s office at (786) 899-7557.

    What languages does Dr. Cavalcante Girao speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cavalcante Girao treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Cavalcante Girao 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. Cavalcante Girao. 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:

    • Single Live Birth
    • Childbirth
    • One baby born alive
    • Vaginal birth of one baby

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z370: Single live birth

    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 Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    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:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulosis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Diverticular Disease
    • Colon Diverticula
    • Pockets in the Colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Does Dr. Cavalcante Girao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cavalcante Girao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (786) 899-7557 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cavalcante Girao accept in Memphis, TN?

    Dr. Cavalcante Girao in Memphis, TN 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 Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cavalcante Girao's office located?

    Dr. Walter Cavalcante Girao's Primary Practice

    877 Jefferson Ave

    Memphis, TN 38103

    (786) 899-7557

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    Dr. Walter Cavalcante Girao's Practice 2

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd

    Dallas, TX 75390

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

    Dr. Cavalcante Girao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922595198.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cavalcante Girao?

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

    What is Dr. Walter Cavalcante Girao's specialty?

    Dr. Cavalcante Girao is a Anesthesiologist near Memphis, TN. 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. Cavalcante Girao to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Walter Cavalcante Girao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Cavalcante Girao is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Regional One Health - 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?

    Explore Anesthesiologist with 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 Walter Cavalcante Girao accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Walter Cavalcante Girao is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Walter Cavalcante Girao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cavalcante Girao's office at (786) 899-7557 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Walter Cavalcante Girao?

    Please contact Dr. Cavalcante Girao's office at (786) 899-7557 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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