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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stokes, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Cristina Stokes, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA. She is board certified. Dr. Stokes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stokes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stokes’s office at (225) 358-3940.
Is Dr. Stokes board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Cristina Stokes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Stokes speak?
Dr. Stokes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Stokes typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Stokes 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. Stokes. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Stokes typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Cristina Stokes may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Stokes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Stokes accept my insurance?
Dr. Stokes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 358-3940 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stokes accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Stokes in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Stokes' office located?
Dr. Cristina Stokes' Primary Practice
5825 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 358-3940
What is Dr. Stokes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stokes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255521654.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stokes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stokes
What is Dr. Cristina Stokes's specialty?
Dr. Stokes is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Baton Rouge, LA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Cristina Stokes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stokes is affiliated with St. Michael Medical Center, Uw Medical Center - Montlake, St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Cristina Stokes accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Cristina Stokes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cristina Stokes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stokes's office at (225) 358-3940 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cristina Stokes?
Please contact Dr. Stokes's office at (225) 358-3940 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Cristina Stokes have?
Dr. Cristina Stokes is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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