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Dr. Patrick Emelife, MD

Lancaster, TX

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    Who is Dr. Emelife, Anesthesiologist in Lancaster, TX?

    Dr. Patrick Emelife, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Lancaster, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Emelife is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Emelife’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Emelife’s office at (504) 568-2319.

    What languages does Dr. Emelife speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Emelife typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Emelife 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. Emelife. 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:

    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Sterilization Procedure
    • Tubal Ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Permanent contraception
    • Tubal ligation
    • Surgical birth control

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    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:

    • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
    • Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
    • Fetal distress due to heart rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery

    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

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Emelife typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Emelife 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. Emelife. 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
    • 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:

    • 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. Emelife accept my insurance?

    Dr. Emelife accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 568-2319 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Emelife accept in Lancaster, TX?

    Dr. Emelife in Lancaster, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Parkland Health & Hospital System

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Emelife's office located?

    Dr. Patrick Emelife's Primary Practice

    2600 W Pleasant Run Rd

    Lancaster, TX 75146

    (504) 568-2319

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    Dr. Patrick Emelife's Practice 2

    7777 Forest Ln

    Dallas, TX 75230

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    Dr. Patrick Emelife's Practice 3

    6201 Harry Hines Blvd

    Dallas, TX 75235

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    What hospitals are Dr. Emelife affiliated with?

    Dr. Emelife has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Parkland Health,Dallas, TX
    Crescent Regional Hospital,Lancaster, TX

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

    Dr. Emelife's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043638331.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Emelife?

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

    What is Dr. Patrick Emelife's specialty?

    Dr. Emelife is an Anesthesiologist near Lancaster, 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 Dr. Patrick Emelife affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Emelife is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Parkland Health, Crescent Regional Hospital. 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 Dr. Patrick Emelife accepting new patients in Lancaster, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Patrick Emelife is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Patrick Emelife offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Emelife's office at (504) 568-2319 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Patrick Emelife?

    Please contact Dr. Emelife's office at (504) 568-2319 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Emelife's office located?

    Dr. Emelife's offices are located in Lancaster, TX and Dallas, TX.