Who is Dr. Nuss, Pediatric Pulmonologist in New Orleans, LA?
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What languages does Dr. Nuss speak?
Dr. Nuss and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pediatric Pulmonologist like Dr. Nuss typically treat?
As a Pediatric Pulmonologist, Dr. Nuss 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. Nuss. 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:
- Mild Persistent Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Mild Asthma
- Regular Mild Asthma
- Chronic Mild Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
- Bronchial Disorder
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Chronic Lung Disease of Infancy
- BPD in Newborns
- Baby Lung Development Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- P271: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia originating in the perinatal period
Also known as:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Pediatric Pulmonologist like Dr. Nuss typically perform?
As a Pediatric Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Leah Nuss may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Nuss' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nuss accept my insurance?
Dr. Nuss accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 894-6783 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nuss accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Nuss in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Nuss' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Nuss affiliated with?
Dr. Nuss has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nuss's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nuss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124414578.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nuss?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nuss