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18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blankson-Hemans, Anesthesiologist in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Sam Blankson-Hemans, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years. Dr. Blankson-Hemans is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blankson-Hemans’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blankson-Hemans’s office at (410) 955-5000.
Where did Dr. Blankson-Hemans go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Howard University Medical School
What languages does Dr. Blankson-Hemans speak?
Dr. Blankson-Hemans and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Blankson-Hemans typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Blankson-Hemans 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. Blankson-Hemans. 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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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:
- 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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Colon Diverticula
- Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Blankson-Hemans typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Blankson-Hemans 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. Blankson-Hemans. 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
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
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:
- 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. Blankson-Hemans accept my insurance?
Dr. Blankson-Hemans accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 955-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blankson-Hemans accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Blankson-Hemans in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Johns Hopkins Health System
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Maryland
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Blankson-Hemans' office located?
Dr. Sam Blankson-Hemans' Primary Practice
600 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21287
(410) 955-5000
What is Dr. Blankson-Hemans's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blankson-Hemans's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215915749.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blankson-Hemans?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blankson-Hemans
What is Dr. Sam Blankson-Hemans's specialty?
Dr. Blankson-Hemans is a Anesthesiologist near Baltimore, MD.
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. Sam Blankson-Hemans affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blankson-Hemans is affiliated with Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring 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 Sam Blankson-Hemans accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
Yes, Dr. Sam Blankson-Hemans is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sam Blankson-Hemans offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blankson-Hemans's office at (410) 955-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sam Blankson-Hemans?
Please contact Dr. Blankson-Hemans's office at (410) 955-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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