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18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Guffin, Anesthesiologist in Foley, AL?
Dr. Shawn Guffin, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Foley, AL. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Guffin completed his residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Anesthesiology; Carraway Methodist Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Guffin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Guffin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Guffin’s office at (251) 965-5393.
Where did Dr. Guffin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Anesthesiology; Carraway Methodist Med Ctr, General Surgery
Is Dr. Guffin board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Shawn Guffin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Guffin speak?
Dr. Guffin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Guffin typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Guffin 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. Guffin. 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:
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cataract
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
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:
- Bunion
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Hallux Valgus
- Big Toe Deformity
- Foot Bump
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2012: Hallux valgus (acquired), left foot
Also known as:
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen adenoids
- Big adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- 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:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Guffin typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Guffin 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. Guffin. 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:
- 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
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. Guffin accept my insurance?
Dr. Guffin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (251) 965-5393 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Guffin accept in Foley, AL?
Dr. Guffin in Foley, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Auxiant
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Guffin's office located?
What is Dr. Guffin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Guffin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366432007.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Guffin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Guffin
What is Dr. Shawn Guffin's specialty?
Dr. Guffin is a Anesthesiologist near Foley, AL.
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 this Dr. Shawn Guffin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Guffin is affiliated with Atrium Health Pineville 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 Shawn Guffin accepting new patients in Foley, AL?
Yes, Dr. Shawn Guffin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shawn Guffin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Guffin's office at (251) 965-5393 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shawn Guffin?
Please contact Dr. Guffin's office at (251) 965-5393 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shawn Guffin have?
Dr. Shawn Guffin is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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