22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Craven, Vascular Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. James Craven, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Craven completed his residency at La State University School Of Med. Dr. Craven is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Craven’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Craven’s office at (225) 215-2255.
Where did Dr. Craven go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: La State University School Of Med
Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine
Is Dr. Craven board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. James Craven, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Craven speak?
Dr. Craven and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Craven treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Craven 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. Craven. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Aorta
- Atherosclerosis
- Aortic artery hardening
- Aortic plaque buildup
- Aortic calcification
ICD-10 Codes:
- I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta
Also known as:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture
Also known as:
- Narrowing of Artery
- Artery Stricture
- Blocked Artery
- Arterial Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I771: Stricture of artery
What procedures does Dr. Craven perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Craven 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. Craven. 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:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Artery Catheter Placement
- Catheter Placement in Aorta
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
- Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
- Selective Arterial Catheterization
- Diagnostic Artery Catheter
- Abdominal Artery Catheter
- Aortic catheterization
- Aorta access procedure
- Main artery catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36200: Introduction of catheter, aorta
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Clearing Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Neck artery surgery
- Vertebral artery clearing
- Subclavian artery clearing
CPT Codes:
- 35301: Thromboendarterectomy, including patch graft, if performed; carotid, vertebral, subclavian, by neck incision
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Femoral Artery Revascularization
- Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Iliac Artery Stent Placement
- Endovascular iliac artery stenting
- Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
- Pelvic artery revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Femoral Artery Blockage Removal
- Femoral thromboendarterectomy
- Common femoral artery plaque removal
- Leg artery clot removal
CPT Codes:
- 35371: Thromboendarterectomy, including patch graft, if performed; common femoral
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Angiography with Catheter
- Cerebral Angiography
- Carotid Artery Imaging
- Innominate Artery Angiography
CPT Codes:
- 36222: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral extracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Also known as:
- Iliac Artery Blood Flow Restoration with Balloon Angioplasty
- Iliac Artery Angioplasty
- Endovascular Iliac Revascularization
- Pelvic Artery Widening
CPT Codes:
- 37220: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
- Cerebral Angiography with Catheter Placement
- Brain Blood Vessel X-ray
- Cervicocerebral Arch Angiography
- Vertebral Artery Angiography
- Subclavian Artery Catheterization
CPT Codes:
- 36225: Selective catheter placement, subclavian or innominate artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Also known as:
- Muscle Debridement
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Toe and Foot Bone Amputation
- Metatarsal Amputation
- Partial Foot Amputation
- Toe Removal with Metatarsal
CPT Codes:
- 28810: Amputation, metatarsal, with toe, single
Does Dr. Craven accept my insurance?
Dr. Craven accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 215-2255 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Craven accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Craven 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Craven's office located?
Dr. James Craven's Primary Practice
8119 Picardy Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 215-2255
What is Dr. Craven's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Craven's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518962653.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Craven?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Craven
What is Dr. James Craven's specialty?
Dr. Craven is a Vascular Surgeon near Baton Rouge, LA. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Craven to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Craven affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Craven is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Our Lady Of The Lake Regional 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 James Craven accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. James Craven is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Craven offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Craven's office at (225) 215-2255 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Craven?
Please contact Dr. Craven's office at (225) 215-2255 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Craven have?
Dr. James Craven is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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