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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sheffield, Anesthesiologist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Leslie Sheffield, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sheffield graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed her residency at LSU HEALTH SCIENCES. Dr. Sheffield is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sheffield’s office at (225) 263-0123.
Where did Dr. Sheffield go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
What languages does Dr. Sheffield speak?
Dr. Sheffield and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Sheffield typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sheffield 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. Sheffield. 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:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen adenoids
- Big adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Sheffield typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sheffield 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. Sheffield. 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:
- Axillary Nerve Block Injection
- Armpit nerve block
- Axillary nerve pain injection
- Shoulder nerve block
- Guided nerve injection
CPT Codes:
- 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 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
Does Dr. Sheffield accept my insurance?
Dr. Sheffield accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 263-0123 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sheffield accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Sheffield in Baton Rouge, 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
Humana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sheffield's office located?
Dr. Leslie Sheffield's Primary Practice
11408 Lake Sherwood Ave N Ste A
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 263-0123
What is Dr. Sheffield's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sheffield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073574265.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sheffield?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sheffield
What is Dr. Leslie Sheffield's specialty?
Dr. Sheffield is a Anesthesiologist near Baton Rouge, LA.
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. Leslie Sheffield affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sheffield is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet 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
When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Leslie Sheffield accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Leslie Sheffield is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leslie Sheffield offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sheffield's office at (225) 263-0123 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leslie Sheffield?
Please contact Dr. Sheffield's office at (225) 263-0123 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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