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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blanchard, Anesthesiologist in Ocala, FL?
Dr. W Blanchard, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Ocala, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Blanchard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blanchard’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blanchard’s office at (352) 291-3000.
What languages does Dr. Blanchard speak?
Dr. Blanchard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Blanchard treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Blanchard 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. Blanchard. 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:
- 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:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
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- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
What procedures does Dr. Blanchard perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Blanchard 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. Blanchard. 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Blanchard accept my insurance?
Dr. Blanchard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 291-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blanchard accept in Ocala, FL?
Dr. Blanchard in Ocala, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Blanchard's office located?
What is Dr. Blanchard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blanchard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841724390.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blanchard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blanchard
What is Dr. W Blanchard's specialty?
Dr. Blanchard is a Anesthesiologist near Ocala, FL. 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. Contact Dr. Blanchard to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. W Blanchard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blanchard is affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?
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Is W Blanchard accepting new patients in Ocala, FL?
Yes, Dr. W Blanchard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. W Blanchard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blanchard's office at (352) 291-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with W Blanchard?
Please contact Dr. Blanchard's office at (352) 291-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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