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Dr. Sonja Gennuso, MD

Shreveport, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gennuso, Anesthesiologist in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Sonja Gennuso, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA. She is board certified. Dr. Gennuso is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gennuso’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gennuso’s office at (318) 626-0000.

    What languages does Dr. Gennuso speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Gennuso treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gennuso 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. Gennuso. 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:

    • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
    • Umbilical cord around baby's neck (not compressed)
    • Meconium in Amniotic Fluid During Childbirth
    • Weak Labor Contractions
    • Fetal Stress During Childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
    • Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
    • Fetal distress due to heart rate
    • Nuchal cord without compression
    • Loose cord around neck
    • Cord wrapped around neck
    • Meconium-stained fluid', 'Baby's first stool in womb
    • Meconium aspiration risk
    • Uterine inertia
    • Labor arrest
    • Failure to progress in labor
    • Fetal distress during labor
    • Baby stress during delivery
    • Unspecified fetal complication in birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery
    • O6981X0: Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression, not applicable or unspecified
    • O770: Labor and delivery complicated by meconium in amniotic fluid
    • O622: Other uterine inertia
    • O779: Labor and delivery complicated by fetal stress, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Second-Degree Perineal Tear During Childbirth
    • First-Degree Perineal Tear During Childbirth
    • Postpartum Care
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Moderate vaginal tear
    • Second degree tear after birth
    • Perineal muscle tear
    • Minor vaginal tear
    • Superficial perineal laceration
    • First degree tear after birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O701: Second degree perineal laceration during delivery
    • O700: First degree perineal laceration during delivery

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery
    • C-section
    • Surgical Birth
    • Cesarean Section

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
    • O82: Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication

    Also known as:

    • Severe Preeclampsia During Childbirth
    • Severe Preeclampsia in Labor
    • Advanced Preeclampsia During Delivery
    • High-Risk Preeclampsia Complicating Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O1414: Severe pre-eclampsia complicating childbirth

    Also known as:

    • Weak Labor Contractions
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Ineffective Contractions
    • Uterine Inertia
    • Hypotonic Uterine Dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O620: Primary inadequate contractions

    Also known as:

    • Pre-existing High Blood Pressure During Childbirth
    • Pregnancy-Induced High Blood Pressure During Childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
    • Chronic Hypertension during Labor
    • High Blood Pressure Complicating Delivery
    • Childbirth with Chronic Hypertension
    • Gestational Hypertension in Labor
    • High Blood Pressure from Pregnancy During Delivery
    • Hypertension in Childbirth without Proteinuria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O1092: Unspecified pre-existing hypertension complicating childbirth
    • O134: Gestational [pregnancy-induced] hypertension without significant proteinuria, complicating childbirth

    Also known as:

    • Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Prior Cesarean Section
    • Uterine Scar from C-section
    • C-section History in Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Premature Rupture of Membranes
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Water Breaking Early
    • PROM
    • Rupture of Membranes Before Labor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O4292: Full-term premature rupture of membranes, unspecified as to length of time between rupture and onset of labor

    Also known as:

    • Poor Fetal Growth
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Fetal Growth Restriction
    • Small for Gestational Age
    • Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Fibroids
    • Leiomyoma of uterus
    • Myoma
    • Fibromyoma
    • Uterine leiomyoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D251: Intramural leiomyoma of uterus

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Does Dr. Gennuso accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gennuso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 626-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gennuso accept in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Gennuso in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • WebTPA

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    Where is Dr. Gennuso's office located?

    Dr. Sonja Gennuso's Primary Practice

    1541 Kings Hwy

    Shreveport, LA 71103

    (318) 626-0000

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

    Dr. Gennuso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730470469.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gennuso?

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

    What is Dr. Sonja Gennuso's specialty?

    Dr. Gennuso is a Anesthesiologist near Shreveport, LA. 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. Gennuso to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sonja Gennuso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gennuso is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health - St. Mary Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?

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    Is Sonja Gennuso accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Sonja Gennuso is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sonja Gennuso offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gennuso's office at (318) 626-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sonja Gennuso?

    Please contact Dr. Gennuso's office at (318) 626-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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