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Dr. Kevin Shute, MD

Thomasville, NC

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Shute, Anesthesiologist in Thomasville, NC?

    Dr. Kevin Shute, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Thomasville, NC. He is board certified. Dr. Shute is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shute’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shute’s office at (336) 474-8153.

    Is Dr. Shute board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Kevin Shute, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Shute speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Shute typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Shute 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. Shute. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    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. Shute typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Shute 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. Shute. 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 here.

    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
    • Sacroiliac Joint Pain Injection
    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac nerve block
    • Steroid injection for SI joint pain
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64451: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; nerves innervating the sacroiliac joint, with image guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or computed tomography)
    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
    • 62321: 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, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    Does Dr. Shute accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shute accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (336) 474-8153 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shute accept in Thomasville, NC?

    Dr. Shute in Thomasville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Shute's office located?

    Dr. Kevin Shute's Primary Practice

    207 Old Lexington Rd

    Thomasville, NC 27360

    (336) 474-8153

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

    Dr. Shute's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770763724.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shute?

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

    What is Dr. Kevin Shute's specialty?

    Dr. Shute is a Anesthesiologist near Thomasville, NC.

    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. Kevin Shute affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Shute is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Kevin Shute accepting new patients in Thomasville, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Kevin Shute is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kevin Shute offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shute's office at (336) 474-8153 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kevin Shute?

    Please contact Dr. Shute's office at (336) 474-8153 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kevin Shute have?

    Dr. Kevin Shute is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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