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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lecamwasam, Anesthesiologist in Providence, RI?
Dr. Harish Lecamwasam, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Providence, RI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Lecamwasam graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at Mass Gen Hospital. Dr. Lecamwasam is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lecamwasam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lecamwasam’s office at (401) 444-5172.
Where did Dr. Lecamwasam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mass Gen Hospital | Massachusetts General Hospital Program
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Lecamwasam board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Harish Lecamwasam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Lecamwasam speak?
Dr. Lecamwasam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Lecamwasam typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Lecamwasam 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. Lecamwasam. 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
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Lecamwasam typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Lecamwasam 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. Lecamwasam. 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
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including 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
Does Dr. Lecamwasam accept my insurance?
Dr. Lecamwasam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 444-5172 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lecamwasam accept in Providence, RI?
Dr. Lecamwasam in Providence, RI 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)
Medicare
Point32Health
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Where is Dr. Lecamwasam's office located?
What is Dr. Lecamwasam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lecamwasam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386614576.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lecamwasam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lecamwasam
What is Dr. Harish Lecamwasam's specialty?
Dr. Lecamwasam is a Anesthesiologist near Providence, RI.
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. Harish Lecamwasam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lecamwasam is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam 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 Harish Lecamwasam accepting new patients in Providence, RI?
Yes, Dr. Harish Lecamwasam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Harish Lecamwasam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lecamwasam's office at (401) 444-5172 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Harish Lecamwasam?
Please contact Dr. Lecamwasam's office at (401) 444-5172 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Harish Lecamwasam have?
Dr. Harish Lecamwasam is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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