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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sukkar, Anesthesiologist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Salim Sukkar, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sukkar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sukkar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sukkar’s office at (504) 779-5568.
What languages does Dr. Sukkar speak?
Dr. Sukkar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sukkar treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sukkar 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. Sukkar. 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:
- 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:
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of the Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Foraminal Stenosis
- Disc Spinal Narrowing
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M9973: Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of lumbar region
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
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
What procedures does Dr. Sukkar perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sukkar 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. Sukkar. 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:
- Bilateral Thoracic Fascial Plane Block for Pain
- Chest Wall Nerve Block
- Thoracic Pain Injection (Bilateral)
- Fascial Plane Block for Chest Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64468: Thoracic Fascial Plane Block, Bilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Sukkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sukkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 779-5568 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sukkar accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Sukkar 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
Ascension Health
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Cooperative Benefit Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Molex
State of Louisiana
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Where is Dr. Sukkar's office located?
Dr. Salim Sukkar's Primary Practice
17000 Medical Center Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(504) 779-5568
What is Dr. Sukkar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sukkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568491801.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sukkar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sukkar
What is Dr. Salim Sukkar's specialty?
Dr. Sukkar 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. Sukkar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Salim Sukkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sukkar is affiliated with The Spine Hospital of Louisiana 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?
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Is Salim Sukkar accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Salim Sukkar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Salim Sukkar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sukkar's office at (504) 779-5568 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Salim Sukkar?
Please contact Dr. Sukkar's office at (504) 779-5568 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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