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Dr. Nicholas Stevens, PHD, MD

Hammond, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Stevens, Internist in Hammond, LA?

    Dr. Nicholas Stevens, PHD, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hammond, LA. He is board certified. Dr. Stevens graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Internal Medicine. Dr. Stevens is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stevens’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stevens’s office at (985) 542-6251.

    Where did Dr. Stevens go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Internal Medicine | Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

    • Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans

    Is Dr. Stevens board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Stevens, PHD, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Stevens speak?

    Dr. Stevens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Stevens treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Stevens 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. Stevens. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Malaise
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue
    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, 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:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Primary Ovarian Failure
    • Ovarian Disorder
    • Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
    • Early Menopause
    • Ovarian Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E2839: Other primary ovarian failure

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Stevens perform as an Internist?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Stevens may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Stevens' office.

    Does Dr. Stevens accept my insurance?

    Dr. Stevens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 542-6251 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Stevens accept in Hammond, LA?

    Dr. Stevens in Hammond, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • County of Kern (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Stevens' office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Stevens' Primary Practice

    42388 Pelican Professional Park

    Hammond, LA 70403

    (985) 542-6251

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    What is Dr. Stevens's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Stevens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477551612.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stevens?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stevens

    What is Dr. Nicholas Stevens's specialty?

    Dr. Stevens is a Internist near Hammond, LA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Stevens to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nicholas Stevens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Stevens is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, St. Tammany Parish 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 Nicholas Stevens accepting new patients in Hammond, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Stevens is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Stevens offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Stevens's office at (985) 542-6251 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Stevens?

    Please contact Dr. Stevens's office at (985) 542-6251 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nicholas Stevens have?

    Dr. Nicholas Stevens is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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