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Dr. David Allan, MD

Slidell, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Allan, Hospitalist in Slidell, LA?

    Dr. David Allan, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Slidell, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Allan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Allan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Allan’s office at (985) 280-8743.

    What languages does Dr. Allan speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Allan typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Allan 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. Allan. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Allan typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. David Allan may include:

    Please contact Dr. Allan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Allan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Allan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 280-8743 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Allan accept in Slidell, LA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Allan's office located?

    Dr. David Allan's Primary Practice

    1001 Gause Blvd

    Slidell, LA 70458

    (985) 280-8743

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    Dr. David Allan's Practice 2

    95 Judge Tanner Blvd

    Covington, LA 70433

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    Dr. David Allan's Practice 3

    2000 Canal St

    New Orleans, LA 70112

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

    Dr. Allan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104318682.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Allan?

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

    What is Dr. David Allan's specialty?

    Dr. Allan is a Hospitalist near Slidell, 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. David Allan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Allan is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital, North Oaks Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Gulfport, West Jefferson Medical Center 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

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is David Allan accepting new patients in Slidell, LA?

    Yes, Dr. David Allan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Allan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Allan's office at (985) 280-8743 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Allan?

    Please contact Dr. Allan's office at (985) 280-8743 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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