SHIGEMASA IKEDA M.D. – NPI #1144464546
Anesthesiology
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
SHIGEMASA IKEDA is an anesthesiologist located in SAINT LOUIS, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1144464546 to SHIGEMASA IKEDA on April 29, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207L00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology.
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NPI Profile for
SHIGEMASA IKEDA
(more than 17 years ago)
DEPT. ANESTHESIOLOGY & CRITICAL CARE, SLUH
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110-0250 Phone: (314) 577-8750 Fax:
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141-8502 Phone: (314) 434-0095 Fax:
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207L00000X - Anesthesiology (Primary) |
MO | R5870 |
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