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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Afilaka, Anesthesiologist in League City, TX?
Dr. Babatunde Afilaka, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in League City, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Afilaka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Afilaka’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Afilaka’s office at (972) 715-5000.
What languages does Dr. Afilaka speak?
Dr. Afilaka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Afilaka typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Afilaka 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. Afilaka. 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:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Afilaka typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Afilaka 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. Afilaka. 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
Does Dr. Afilaka accept my insurance?
Dr. Afilaka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (972) 715-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Afilaka accept in League City, TX?
Dr. Afilaka in League City, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Texas Children's Hospital
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Afilaka's office located?
Dr. Babatunde Afilaka's Primary Practice
2240 Gulf Fwy S
League City, TX 77573
(972) 715-5000
What is Dr. Afilaka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Afilaka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215270061.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Afilaka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Afilaka
What is Dr. Babatunde Afilaka's specialty?
Dr. Afilaka is a Anesthesiologist near League City, TX.
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. Babatunde Afilaka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Afilaka is affiliated with John Sealy Hospital, Galveston 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
When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Babatunde Afilaka accepting new patients in League City, TX?
Yes, Dr. Babatunde Afilaka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Babatunde Afilaka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Afilaka's office at (972) 715-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Babatunde Afilaka?
Please contact Dr. Afilaka's office at (972) 715-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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