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Dr. Will Blankenship, MD

New Orleans, LA

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Blankenship, Anesthesiologist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Will Blankenship, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Blankenship graduated from University of Texas Medical School, Houston and completed his residency at Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Virginia Mason Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Blankenship is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blankenship’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blankenship’s office.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Virginia Mason Med Ctr, General Surgery | University of Washington School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx | University of Texas Medical School, Houston

    Is Dr. Blankenship board certified in Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Will Blankenship, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Blankenship speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Blankenship treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Blankenship 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. Blankenship. 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:

    • 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:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Single Live Birth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery
    • One baby born alive
    • Vaginal birth of one baby

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
    • Z370: Single live birth

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Does Dr. Blankenship accept my insurance?

    Dr. Blankenship accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Blankenship accept in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Blankenship in New Orleans, 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

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Blankenship's office located?

    Dr. Will Blankenship's Primary Practice

    1401 Foucher St

    New Orleans, LA 70115

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    Dr. Will Blankenship's Practice 2

    200 Henry Clay Ave

    New Orleans, LA 70118

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    Dr. Will Blankenship's Practice 3

    1214 Coolidge Blvd

    Lafayette, LA 70503

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

    Dr. Blankenship's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023092145.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blankenship?

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

    What is Dr. Will Blankenship's specialty?

    Dr. Blankenship is a Anesthesiologist near New Orleans, LA. 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. Contact Dr. Blankenship to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Will Blankenship affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Blankenship is affiliated with Touro Infirmary Lcmc Health 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

    Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?

    Explore Anesthesiologist 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 Will Blankenship accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Will Blankenship is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Will Blankenship offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Blankenship's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Will Blankenship?

    Please contact Dr. Blankenship's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Will Blankenship have?

    Dr. Will Blankenship is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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