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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smajdor, Anesthesiologist in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Lauren Smajdor is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Smajdor is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smajdor’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smajdor’s office at (352) 265-0535.
What languages does Dr. Smajdor speak?
Dr. Smajdor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Smajdor typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Smajdor 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. Smajdor. 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
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Smajdor typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Smajdor 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. Smajdor. 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
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Smajdor accept my insurance?
Dr. Smajdor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 265-0535 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smajdor accept in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Smajdor in Gainesville, 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
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Smajdor's office located?
Uf Health Congenital Heart Center Medical Plaza
1600 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 265-0535
What is Dr. Smajdor's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smajdor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538690045.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smajdor?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smajdor
What is Dr. Lauren Smajdor's specialty?
Dr. Smajdor is a Anesthesiologist near Gainesville, FL.
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. Lauren Smajdor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smajdor is affiliated with Morton Plant 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
When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lauren Smajdor accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Smajdor is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lauren Smajdor offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smajdor's office at (352) 265-0535 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lauren Smajdor?
Please contact Dr. Smajdor's office at (352) 265-0535 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Smajdor
Uf Health Congenital Heart Center Medical Plaza
1600 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610