Dr. Thomas Gaines, MD

Interventional Cardiologist, Internist, Cardiologist

Metairie, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Gaines, Interventional Cardiologist in Metairie, LA?

Dr. Thomas Gaines, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Metairie, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gaines is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gaines’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gaines’s office.

What languages does Dr. Gaines speak?

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

English

What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Gaines typically treat?

As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Gaines 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. Gaines. 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:

Diastolic Heart Failure
Systolic Heart Failure
Heart Failure
Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
HFpEF
Filling Heart Failure
Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
HFrEF
Pumping Heart Failure

ICD-10 Codes:

I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure
I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure

Also known as:

Other Non-Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Bleeding Disorder
Vascular purpura
Purpura without low platelets
Skin bleeding disorder

ICD-10 Codes:

D692: Other nonthrombocytopenic purpura

Also known as:

Other Administrative Medical Exams
Miscellaneous administrative exams
Various official health checks
Other regulatory medical assessments

ICD-10 Codes:

Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations

Also known as:

Cardiomyopathy
Heart Muscle Disease
Enlarged Heart

ICD-10 Codes:

I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified

Also known as:

Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease
Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
Chest Pain from Heart Disease
Angina Pectoris

ICD-10 Codes:

I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris

What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Gaines typically perform?

As an Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gaines may include:

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

Does Dr. Gaines accept my insurance?

Dr. Gaines accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Gaines accept in Metairie, LA?

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

Top Insurances

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Gaines' office located?

Dr. Thomas Gaines' Primary Practice

3530 Houma Blvd Ste 300

Metairie, LA 70006

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Dr. Thomas Gaines' Practice 2

1901 Manhattan Blvd Bldg A

Harvey, LA 70058

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What hospitals are Dr. Gaines affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Gaines has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

East Jefferson General Hospital,Metairie, LA

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Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner,Kenner, LA

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

Dr. Gaines's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679731574.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaines?

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

What is Dr. Thomas Gaines's specialty?

Dr. Gaines is an Interventional Cardiologist near Metairie, LA.

What does an Interventional Cardiologist do?

A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function.

Is Dr. Thomas Gaines affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Gaines is affiliated with East Jefferson General 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

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