Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Teixeira, Hospitalist in Terrytown, LA?
Dr. Luis Teixeira, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Terrytown, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Teixeira is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Teixeira’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Teixeira’s office at (504) 391-5454.
What languages does Dr. Teixeira speak?
Dr. Teixeira and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Teixeira treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Teixeira 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. Teixeira. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Teixeira perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Luis Teixeira may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Teixeira's office.
Does Dr. Teixeira accept my insurance?
Dr. Teixeira accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 391-5454 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Teixeira accept in Terrytown, LA?
Dr. Teixeira in Terrytown, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Bowling Green State University
County of Kern (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
SSM Health Care
State of Louisiana
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Teixeira's office located?
Dr. Luis Teixeira's Primary Practice
2500 Belle Chasse Hwy
Terrytown, LA 70056
(504) 391-5454
What is Dr. Teixeira's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Teixeira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861665416.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Teixeira?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Teixeira
What is Dr. Luis Teixeira's specialty?
Dr. Teixeira is a Hospitalist near Terrytown, LA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Teixeira to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Luis Teixeira affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Teixeira is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Slidell Memorial 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 Luis Teixeira accepting new patients in Terrytown, LA?
Yes, Dr. Luis Teixeira is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luis Teixeira offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Teixeira's office at (504) 391-5454 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luis Teixeira?
Please contact Dr. Teixeira's office at (504) 391-5454 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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