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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wallace, Hospitalist in Covington, LA?
Dr. Marcus Wallace, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Covington, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 19 years. Dr. Wallace is currently affiliated with Hospital Medicine. Dr. Wallace is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wallace’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wallace’s office at (985) 898-4000.
What languages does Dr. Wallace speak?
Dr. Wallace and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Wallace typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Wallace 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. Wallace. 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 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Wallace typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Marcus Wallace may include:
Please contact Dr. Wallace's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wallace accept my insurance?
Dr. Wallace accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 898-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wallace accept in Covington, LA?
Dr. Wallace in Covington, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Wallace's office located?
What is Dr. Wallace's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wallace's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841201860.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wallace?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wallace
What is Dr. Marcus Wallace's specialty?
Dr. Wallace is a Hospitalist near Covington, 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 this Dr. Marcus Wallace affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wallace is affiliated with St. Tammany Parish Hospital 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Marcus Wallace accepting new patients in Covington, LA?
Yes, Dr. Marcus Wallace is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marcus Wallace offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wallace's office at (985) 898-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marcus Wallace?
Please contact Dr. Wallace's office at (985) 898-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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