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Dr. John Crosby, MD

Baton Rouge, LA

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Crosby, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. John Crosby, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Crosby completed his residency at Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, Anesthesiology; Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Crosby is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Crosby’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Crosby’s office at (318) 681-4440.

    Where did Dr. Crosby go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, Anesthesiology; Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, General Surgery | Lsu Health Science Center University Hospital

    • Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La | Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Crosby board certified in Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. John Crosby, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Crosby speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Crosby treat?

    As a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Crosby 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. Crosby. 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:

    • Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
    • Pain Relievers
    • Chronic opioid therapy
    • Ongoing narcotic pain medication
    • Opioid analgesic use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47896: Other spondylosis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Sciatica
    • Pinched Nerve in Lumbosacral Spine
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4727: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spondylosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease
    • Lumbosacral Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbosacral Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47892: Other spondylosis, cervical region
    • M47897: Other spondylosis, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
    • Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    Also known as:

    • Opioid Dependence
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid addiction
    • Opioid use disorder
    • OUD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Which procedures does Dr. Crosby perform as a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?

    Does Dr. Crosby accept my insurance?

    Dr. Crosby accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 681-4440 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Crosby accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Crosby 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

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Crosby's office located?

    Dr. John Crosby's Primary Practice

    4580 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste B

    Baton Rouge, LA 70809

    (318) 681-4440

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    Dr. John Crosby's Practice 2

    3434 Houma Blvd Ste 301

    Metairie, LA 70006

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    Dr. John Crosby's Practice 3

    814 W McNeese St

    Lake Charles, LA 70605

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

    Dr. Crosby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891783072.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crosby?

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

    What is Dr. John Crosby's specialty?

    Dr. Crosby is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Baton Rouge, LA. Interventional pain medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating pain and related disorders using interventional techniques. It is primarily aimed at managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, either as a standalone treatment or in combination with other therapeutic approaches. Contact Dr. Crosby to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Crosby affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Crosby is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, North Oaks Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is John Crosby accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Yes, Dr. John Crosby is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Crosby offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Crosby's office at (318) 681-4440 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Crosby?

    Please contact Dr. Crosby's office at (318) 681-4440 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Crosby have?

    Dr. John Crosby is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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