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Who is Dr. Perniciaro, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Michael Perniciaro, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA. He is board certified. Dr. Perniciaro completed his residency at La State Univ Sch Of Med, Obstetrics And Gynecology; La State Univ Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Perniciaro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perniciaro’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perniciaro’s office at (225) 201-2010.
Where did Dr. Perniciaro go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: La State Univ Sch Of Med, Obstetrics And Gynecology; La State Univ Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La
Is Dr. Perniciaro board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?
Yes, Dr. Michael Perniciaro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Perniciaro speak?
Dr. Perniciaro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Perniciaro treat?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Perniciaro 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. Perniciaro. 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:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- Asymptomatic Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopausal Transition
- Postmenopause
- Change of Life
- Climacteric
- The Change of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state
- N951: Menopausal and female climacteric states
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
- Menstruation
- Menorrhagia
- Polymenorrhea
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
Also known as:
- Multiple Site Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Widespread Bone Density Disorder
- Generalized Bone Structure Problem
- Multi-site Bone Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8589: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Uterine Fibroids
- Leiomyoma
- Fibromyoma
- Myoma
- Uterine growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pelvic and Perineal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Perineum pain
- Pelvic floor pain
- Pain in groin area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R102: Pelvic and perineal pain
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N950: Postmenopausal bleeding
Also known as:
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- HRT
- Hormone therapy
- Menopausal hormone treatment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79890: Hormone replacement therapy
Also known as:
- Birth Control Shot Check-up
- Birth Control
- Injectable contraceptive follow-up
- Depo-Provera monitoring
- Birth control injection check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N938: Other specified abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding
Also known as:
- Atypical Cells on Pap Test (ASC-US)
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- ASC-US Pap smear
- Uncertain abnormal cervical cells
- Mildly abnormal Pap test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R87610: Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of cervix (ASC-US)
Also known as:
- Other Specific Breast Disorder
- Breast Disease
- Various breast conditions
- Miscellaneous breast ailments
- Specific breast problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6489: Other specified disorders of breast
Also known as:
- Other Vaginal Disorder
- Vaginal Disease
- Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
- Specific Vaginal Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Health Screening
- Bone Density Test
- Bone Health Screening
- DEXA Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13820: Encounter for screening for osteoporosis
Also known as:
- Skin Flushing
- Skin Condition
- Redness of Skin
- Blushing
- Erythema
ICD-10 Codes:
- R232: Flushing
What procedures does Dr. Perniciaro perform?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Perniciaro 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. Perniciaro. 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:
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
- Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Total Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Uterus Removal with Salpingo-oophorectomy
- Total Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic)
- Abdominal Uterus Removal
- Open Hysterectomy
- Uterus and Cervix Removal
- Ovary and Tube Removal with Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Laparoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
- 58573: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
- 58150: Total abdominal hysterectomy (corpus and cervix), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s);
- 58570: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less;
Also known as:
- Uterine Lining Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Uterine Biopsy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Sampling
CPT Codes:
- 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
- Colposcopy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Curettage
- Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage
Also known as:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- IUD placement
- Birth control implant
CPT Codes:
- 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- IUD Removal
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device removal
- Take out IUD
- Remove birth control device
- IUD explant
CPT Codes:
- 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Scope with Biopsy
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
- D&C with Hysteroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
- Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
- Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
- Peritoneal lesion fulguration
- Endometriosis removal surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
- Stress Incontinence Sling
- Urethral Sling Procedure
- Bladder Sling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
Also known as:
- Bladder Prolapse Repair (Anterior Colporrhaphy)
- Cystocele Repair
- Urethrocele Repair
- Vaginal Wall Repair for Prolapse
CPT Codes:
- 57240: Anterior colporrhaphy, repair of cystocele with or without repair of urethrocele, including cystourethroscopy, when performed
Also known as:
- Uterine Lining Removal (Thermal Ablation)
- Endometrial Ablation
- Thermal Endometrial Ablation
- Uterine Ablation
- Heavy Bleeding Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 58353: Endometrial ablation, thermal, without hysteroscopic guidance
Also known as:
- Rectocele Repair
- Posterior Colporrhaphy
- Repair of Rectal Prolapse
- Perineorrhaphy
CPT Codes:
- 57250: Posterior colporrhaphy, repair of rectocele with or without perineorrhaphy
Also known as:
- Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
- D&C
- Uterine Scraping
- Uterine Dilation and Curettage
CPT Codes:
- 58120: Dilation and curettage, diagnostic and/or therapeutic (nonobstetrical)
Also known as:
- Vulva or Perineal Abscess Drainage
- Incision and Drainage of Vulvar Abscess
- Perineal Abscess I&D
- Genital Abscess Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 56405: Incision and drainage of vulva or perineal abscess
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation
- Minimally Invasive Tubal Ligation
- Keyhole Fallopian Tube Sealing
- Laparoscopic Oviduct Fulguration
- Laparoscopic Tube Tying
CPT Codes:
- 58670: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration of oviducts (with or without transection)
Also known as:
- Cervical Cone Biopsy (LEEP)
- LEEP Procedure
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
- Cervical Conization
- Cone Biopsy of Cervix
CPT Codes:
- 57522: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; loop electrode excision
Also known as:
- Endometrial Biopsy with Colposcopy
- Colposcopy
- Uterine Lining Biopsy
- Colposcopy with Endometrial Sampling
- Uterine Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 58110: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) performed in conjunction with colposcopy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Abdominal Myomectomy for Large Uterine Fibroids
- Open Myomectomy
- Uterine Fibroid Surgery
- Fibroid Excision
CPT Codes:
- 58146: Myomectomy, excision of fibroid tumor(s) of uterus, 5 or more intramural myomas and/or intramural myomas with total weight greater than 250 g, abdominal approach
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Vaginal and Cervical Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Colposcopy
- Vaginal Colposcopy with Biopsy
- Cervical Colposcopy with Biopsy
- Vaginal and Cervical Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 57421: Colposcopy of the entire vagina, with cervix if present; with biopsy(s) of vagina/cervix
Also known as:
- Vaginal Wall Repair (Front and Back)
- Anteroposterior colporrhaphy
- Cystocele and rectocele repair
- Vaginal prolapse repair
CPT Codes:
- 57260: Combined anteroposterior colporrhaphy, including cystourethroscopy, when performed;
Also known as:
- Continuous Pulse Oximetry
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
- Oximetry Test
- Blood Oxygen Level Check
CPT Codes:
- 94761: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; multiple determinations (eg, during exercise)
Also known as:
- Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
- Post-void residual urine measurement
- Bladder capacity ultrasound
- Non-imaging bladder scan
CPT Codes:
- 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
Does Dr. Perniciaro accept my insurance?
Dr. Perniciaro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 201-2010 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Perniciaro accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Perniciaro in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Inland Empire
Medicare
State of Nevada
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Perniciaro's office located?
Dr. Michael Perniciaro's Primary Practice
500 Rue de la Vie St Ste 100
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 201-2010
What is Dr. Perniciaro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Perniciaro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790761757.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perniciaro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Perniciaro
What is Dr. Michael Perniciaro's specialty?
Dr. Perniciaro is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Baton Rouge, LA. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Perniciaro to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Perniciaro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Perniciaro is affiliated with Woman's Hospital, Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, St. Tammany Parish Hospital 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
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Is Michael Perniciaro accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Perniciaro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Perniciaro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Perniciaro's office at (225) 201-2010 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Perniciaro?
Please contact Dr. Perniciaro's office at (225) 201-2010 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Perniciaro have?
Dr. Michael Perniciaro is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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