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Dr. Lihua Zhang, MD

Baton Rouge, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zhang, Anesthesiologist in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Lihua Zhang, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Zhang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zhang’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zhang’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Zhang speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Zhang treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Zhang 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. Zhang. 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:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery
    • C-section
    • Surgical Birth
    • Cesarean Section

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
    • O82: Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication

    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:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Polyp
    • Uterine Disease
    • Endometrial Polyp
    • Womb Polyp

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N840: Polyp of corpus uteri

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Fibroids
    • Leiomyoma
    • Fibromyoma
    • Myoma
    • Uterine growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye

    Does Dr. Zhang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zhang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zhang accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Zhang in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Zhang's office located?

    Dr. Lihua Zhang's Primary Practice

    8585 Picardy Ave

    Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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    Dr. Lihua Zhang's Practice 2

    1415 Tulane Ave # 73

    New Orleans, LA 70112

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    Dr. Lihua Zhang's Practice 3

    4200 Houma Blvd

    Metairie, LA 70006

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

    Dr. Zhang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407045222.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zhang?

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

    What is Dr. Lihua Zhang's specialty?

    Dr. Zhang is a Anesthesiologist near Baton Rouge, LA. 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. Zhang to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lihua Zhang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zhang is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet 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?

    Explore Anesthesiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Lihua Zhang accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Lihua Zhang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lihua Zhang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zhang's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lihua Zhang?

    Please contact Dr. Zhang's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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