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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blackwood, Anesthesiologist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Kevin Blackwood, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Blackwood is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blackwood’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blackwood’s office at (225) 214-6438.
What languages does Dr. Blackwood speak?
Dr. Blackwood and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Blackwood typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Blackwood 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. Blackwood. 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:
- 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:
- Broken left upper arm bone above the elbow, with bone out of place
- Elbow Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Displaced left supracondylar humerus fracture
- Left elbow fracture
- Broken arm bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S42412A: Displaced simple supracondylar fracture without intercondylar fracture of left humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Blackwood typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Blackwood 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. Blackwood. 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
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
- Lower Back Epidural Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance
Does Dr. Blackwood accept my insurance?
Dr. Blackwood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 214-6438 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blackwood accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Blackwood in Baton Rouge, 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
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
State of Louisiana
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Blackwood's office located?
Dr. Kevin Blackwood's Primary Practice
7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 301
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 214-6438
What is Dr. Blackwood's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blackwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538468426.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blackwood?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blackwood
What is Dr. Kevin Blackwood's specialty?
Dr. Blackwood 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. Kevin Blackwood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blackwood is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, North Oaks Medical Center, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Christus Ochsner Lake Area 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 Kevin Blackwood accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Kevin Blackwood is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kevin Blackwood offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blackwood's office at (225) 214-6438 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kevin Blackwood?
Please contact Dr. Blackwood's office at (225) 214-6438 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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