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Dr. Christopher Guadarrama, MD

Baton Rouge, LA

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    Who is Dr. Guadarrama, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Christopher Guadarrama, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Guadarrama is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Guadarrama’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Guadarrama’s office at (225) 757-4140.

    What languages does Dr. Guadarrama speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Guadarrama treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Guadarrama 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. Guadarrama. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Which procedures does Dr. Guadarrama perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christopher Guadarrama may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Guadarrama's office.

    Does Dr. Guadarrama accept my insurance?

    Dr. Guadarrama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 757-4140 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Guadarrama accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Guadarrama 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Keenan and Associates

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Guadarrama's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Guadarrama's Primary Practice

    5825 Airline Hwy

    Baton Rouge, LA 70805

    (225) 757-4140

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    Dr. Christopher Guadarrama's Practice 2

    5246 Brittany Dr

    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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    Dr. Christopher Guadarrama's Practice 3

    1900 S D St

    McAllen, TX 78503

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

    Dr. Guadarrama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386901098.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Guadarrama?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Guadarrama's specialty?

    Dr. Guadarrama is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Baton Rouge, LA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Guadarrama to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Guadarrama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Guadarrama is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Harlingen Medical Center, Knapp 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

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    Is Christopher Guadarrama accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Guadarrama is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Guadarrama offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Guadarrama's office at (225) 757-4140 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Guadarrama?

    Please contact Dr. Guadarrama's office at (225) 757-4140 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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