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Dr. Vafa Foroughi, MD

Anesthesiologist

Saint Louis, MO

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Foroughi, Anesthesiologist in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Vafa Foroughi, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Foroughi graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at St Louis Univ Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology. Dr. Foroughi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Foroughi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Foroughi’s office at (636) 898-4707.

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

    • Residency: St Louis Univ Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology | St Louis University School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo | Saint Louis University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Foroughi board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Vafa Foroughi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Foroughi speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Foroughi 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. Foroughi. 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

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Foroughi 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. Foroughi. 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
    • 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:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
    • Fascial plane block for leg pain
    • Lower extremity nerve injection
    • Leg pain block with imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; 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. Foroughi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Foroughi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (636) 898-4707 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Foroughi accept in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Foroughi in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Essence Healthcare

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • The Consociate Group

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Foroughi's office located?

    Dr. Vafa Foroughi's Primary Practice

    760 Office Pkwy

    Saint Louis, MO 63141

    (636) 898-4707

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    Dr. Vafa Foroughi's Practice 2

    14825 North Outer 40 Rd Ste 100

    Chesterfield, MO 63017

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    What hospitals are Dr. Foroughi affiliated with?

    Dr. Foroughi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Parkland Health Center - Farmington,Farmington, MO

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

    Dr. Foroughi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619968336.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Foroughi?

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

    What is Dr. Vafa Foroughi's specialty?

    Dr. Foroughi is an Anesthesiologist near Saint Louis, MO.

    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. Vafa Foroughi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Foroughi is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Parkland Health Center - Farmington. 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 Dr. Vafa Foroughi accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Vafa Foroughi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vafa Foroughi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Foroughi's office at (636) 898-4707 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vafa Foroughi?

    Please contact Dr. Foroughi's office at (636) 898-4707 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Foroughi's office located?

    Dr. Foroughi's offices are located in Saint Louis, MO and Chesterfield, MO.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Vafa Foroughi have?

    Dr. Vafa Foroughi is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.