Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Waguespack, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Metairie, LA?
Where did Dr. Waguespack go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: La State Univ Sch Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery; Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, General Surgery | La State University School Of Med | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
Is Dr. Waguespack board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Alexis Waguespack, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Waguespack speak?
Dr. Waguespack and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Waguespack typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Waguespack 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. Waguespack. 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:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Waguespack typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Waguespack 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. Waguespack. 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:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
Does Dr. Waguespack accept my insurance?
Dr. Waguespack accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 392-7123 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Waguespack accept in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Waguespack in Metairie, LA 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 Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Louisiana
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Waguespack's office located?
Dr. Alexis Waguespack's Primary Practice
3939 Houma Blvd Ste 18
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 392-7123
What hospitals are Dr. Waguespack affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Waguespack has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Waguespack's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Waguespack's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457388035.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waguespack?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Waguespack