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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Leifeste, Anesthesiologist in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. James Leifeste, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Leifeste completed his residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Anesthesiology; Methodist Hosps Of Dallas, General Surgery. Dr. Leifeste is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leifeste’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leifeste’s office at (817) 250-2150.
Where did Dr. Leifeste go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Anesthesiology; Methodist Hosps Of Dallas, General Surgery
Is Dr. Leifeste board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. James Leifeste, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Leifeste speak?
Dr. Leifeste and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Leifeste typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Leifeste 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. Leifeste. 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
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:
- Right Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Right rotator cuff rupture
- Right shoulder tendon tear
- Right shoulder muscle tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Also known as:
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Leifeste typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Leifeste 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. Leifeste. 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
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Brachial Plexus Injection
- Arm Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Block
- Continuous Brachial Plexus Infusion
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64416: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, continuous infusion by catheter (including catheter placement), including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Knee Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
- Genicular Nerve Block
- Knee Pain Steroid Injection
- Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including 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
Also known as:
- Knee Ligament Reconstruction
- Extra-Articular Knee Ligament Repair
- Knee Ligament Augmentation
- Knee Stabilization Surgery
- ACL Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 27427: Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; extra-articular
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
Does Dr. Leifeste accept my insurance?
Dr. Leifeste accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 250-2150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Leifeste accept in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Leifeste in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Leifeste's office located?
Dr. James Leifeste's Primary Practice
1301 Pennsylvania Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 250-2150
What is Dr. Leifeste's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Leifeste's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912941709.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leifeste?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Leifeste
What is Dr. James Leifeste's specialty?
Dr. Leifeste is a Anesthesiologist near Fort Worth, TX.
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. James Leifeste affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Leifeste is affiliated with Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth 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
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Is James Leifeste accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?
Yes, Dr. James Leifeste is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Leifeste offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Leifeste's office at (817) 250-2150 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Leifeste?
Please contact Dr. Leifeste's office at (817) 250-2150 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Leifeste have?
Dr. James Leifeste is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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