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Dr. Rodney Pugh, MD

Anesthesiologist

Richlands, VA

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pugh, Anesthesiologist in Richlands, VA?

    Dr. Rodney Pugh, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Richlands, VA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Pugh completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Anesthesiology. Dr. Pugh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pugh’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pugh’s office at (828) 254-1969.

    Where did Dr. Pugh go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Anesthesiology

    • Medical School: University Of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch Of Med- Chapel Hill Nc

    Is Dr. Pugh board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Rodney Pugh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Pugh speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Pugh 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. Pugh. 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:

    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Recurrent Depression
    • Depression
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression
    • Chronic depression
    • Repeated depressive episodes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
    • F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Pugh typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Pugh 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. Pugh. 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Pugh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pugh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 254-1969 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pugh accept in Richlands, VA?

    Dr. Pugh in Richlands, VA 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 South Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthScope

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Pugh's office located?

    Dr. Rodney Pugh's Primary Practice

    6801 Governor Gc Peery Hwy

    Richlands, VA 24641

    (828) 254-1969

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    Dr. Rodney Pugh's Practice 2

    830 Rockford St

    Mount Airy, NC 27030

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    What hospitals are Dr. Pugh affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Pugh has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Rutherford Regional Health System,Rutherfordton, NC
    Haywood Regional Medical Center,Clyde, NC

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

    Dr. Pugh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255355194.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pugh?

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

    What is Dr. Rodney Pugh's specialty?

    Dr. Pugh is an Anesthesiologist near Richlands, VA.

    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 Dr. Rodney Pugh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pugh is affiliated with Colleton Medical Center, Harris Regional Hospital 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

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    Is Dr. Rodney Pugh accepting new patients in Richlands, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Rodney Pugh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rodney Pugh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pugh's office at (828) 254-1969 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rodney Pugh?

    Please contact Dr. Pugh's office at (828) 254-1969 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Pugh's office located?

    Dr. Pugh's offices are located in Richlands, VA and Mount Airy, NC.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rodney Pugh have?

    Dr. Rodney Pugh is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.