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Who is Dr. Locke, Anesthesiologist in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
Dr. Robert Locke, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in South Lake Tahoe, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Locke is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Locke’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Locke’s office at (650) 845-7649.
What languages does Dr. Locke speak?
Dr. Locke and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Locke treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Locke 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. Locke. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Intestinal Diverticula
- Pouches in Intestine
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5790: Diverticulosis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
What procedures does Dr. Locke perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Locke 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. Locke. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- 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
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
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:
- Bilateral Thoracic Fascial Plane Block for Pain
- Chest Wall Nerve Block
- Thoracic Pain Injection (Bilateral)
- Fascial Plane Block for Chest Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64468: Thoracic Fascial Plane Block, Bilateral; By Injection(S), 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
Does Dr. Locke accept my insurance?
Dr. Locke accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 845-7649 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Locke accept in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
Dr. Locke in South Lake Tahoe, CA 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 Nebraska
City of Hartford
Community Care Network
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Partnership Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Locke's office located?
Dr. Robert Locke's Primary Practice
2170 South Ave
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(650) 845-7649
What is Dr. Locke's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Locke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750673570.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Locke?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Locke
What is Dr. Robert Locke's specialty?
Dr. Locke is a Anesthesiologist near South Lake Tahoe, CA. 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. Locke to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Locke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Locke is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Barton Memorial Hospital, Northbay Medical Center, Orange City Area Health System. 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?
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Is Robert Locke accepting new patients in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Locke is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Locke offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Locke's office at (650) 845-7649 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Locke?
Please contact Dr. Locke's office at (650) 845-7649 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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