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Dr. Leslie Garson, MD

Anesthesiologist, Critical Care Internist, Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Santa Fe, NM

44 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Garson, Anesthesiologist in Santa Fe, NM?

    Dr. Leslie Garson, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Santa Fe, NM with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified. Dr. Garson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garson’s office at (505) 231-1603.

    Is Dr. Garson board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Leslie Garson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Garson speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Garson 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. Garson. 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:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Garson 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. Garson. 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
    • 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

    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:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Axillary Nerve Block Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
    • Armpit nerve block
    • Axillary nerve pain injection
    • Shoulder nerve block
    • Guided nerve injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Garson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Garson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 231-1603 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Garson accept in Santa Fe, NM?

    Dr. Garson in Santa Fe, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Christus Health

    • Community Care Network

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Garson's office located?

    Christus St Vincent

    455 Saint Michaels Dr

    Santa Fe, NM 87505

    (505) 231-1603

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    Dr. Leslie Garson's Practice 2

    1631 Hospital Dr Ste 110

    Santa Fe, NM 87505

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    Dr. Leslie Garson's Practice 3

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE

    Albuquerque, NM 87106

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    What hospitals are Dr. Garson affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Garson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    St. Vincent Pain & Spine Specialists Procedure Center,Santa Fe, NM

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

    Dr. Garson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346256336.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garson?

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

    What is Dr. Leslie Garson's specialty?

    Dr. Garson is an Anesthesiologist near Santa Fe, NM.

    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. Leslie Garson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Garson is affiliated with Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center 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 Dr. Leslie Garson accepting new patients in Santa Fe, NM?

    Yes, Dr. Leslie Garson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Leslie Garson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Garson's office at (505) 231-1603 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Leslie Garson?

    Please contact Dr. Garson's office at (505) 231-1603 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Garson's office located?

    Dr. Garson's offices are located in Santa Fe, NM and Albuquerque, NM.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Leslie Garson have?

    Dr. Leslie Garson is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.