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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Suggs, Anesthesiologist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. James Suggs, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Suggs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Suggs’s office at (434) 924-2283.
What languages does Dr. Suggs speak?
Dr. Suggs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Suggs typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Suggs 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. Suggs. 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:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen adenoids
- Big adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
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:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Phimosis
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Suggs typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Suggs 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. Suggs. 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:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion for Children
- Central Line Placement
- Non-Tunneled Central Catheter
- Pediatric Central Line
CPT Codes:
- 36555: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; younger than 5 years of age
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
- Lower Back Epidural Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance
Does Dr. Suggs accept my insurance?
Dr. Suggs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-2283 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Suggs accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Suggs in Charlottesville, VA 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Suggs' office located?
What is Dr. Suggs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Suggs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548796923.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Suggs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Suggs
What is Dr. James Suggs's specialty?
Dr. Suggs is a Anesthesiologist near Charlottesville, VA.
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. James Suggs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Suggs is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Sentara Rmh Medical Center, Uva Health Culpeper 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 James Suggs accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. James Suggs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Suggs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Suggs's office at (434) 924-2283 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Suggs?
Please contact Dr. Suggs's office at (434) 924-2283 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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