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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. Dr. Gennuso is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gennuso’s practice accepts Medicare 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 an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Gennuso typically treat?
As an 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. 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:
- Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
- Umbilical cord around baby's neck (not compressed)
- 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
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
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Gennuso typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gennuso 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- Fascial plane block for leg pain
- Lower extremity nerve injection
- Leg pain block with imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
- 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
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
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
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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gennuso's office located?
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.
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. Sonja Gennuso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gennuso is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Ochsner Lsu Health - Monroe 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
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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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