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. Dr. Teixeira is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Teixeira’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Teixeira typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- 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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Teixeira typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Luis Teixeira may include:
Please contact Dr. Teixeira's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
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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 hospitals are Dr. Teixeira affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Teixeira has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans,New Orleans, LA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans,New Orleans, LA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Slidell Memorial Hospital,Slidell, LARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Slidell Memorial Hospital,Slidell, LA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Ochsner Baptist - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center,New Orleans, LA
Ochsner Baptist - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center,New Orleans, LA
University Medical Center New Orleans,New Orleans, LA
University Medical Center New Orleans,New Orleans, LA
What is Dr. Teixeira's NPI number?A 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.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Luis Teixeira?
Please contact Dr. Teixeira's office at (504) 391-5454 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Teixeira's office located?
Dr. Teixeira's offices are located in Terrytown, LA and New Orleans, LA.
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