Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Drake, Pediatrician in Ponchatoula, LA?
Dr. Laura Drake, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Ponchatoula, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Drake is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Drake’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Drake’s office.
What languages does Dr. Drake speak?
Dr. Drake and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Drake typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Drake 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. Drake. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Symbolic Dysfunctions
- Mental Disorder
- Cognitive recognition issues
- Difficulty with symbols
- Perceptual disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- R488: Other symbolic dysfunctions
Also known as:
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fluid in Middle Ear
- Ear Infection
- Serous otitis media
- Ear effusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6501: Acute serous otitis media, right ear
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Drake typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Drake performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Drake. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Drake accept my insurance?
Dr. Drake accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Drake accept in Ponchatoula, LA?
Dr. Drake in Ponchatoula, 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 Blue Shield Association
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Drake's office located?
What is Dr. Drake's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Drake's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174783344.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Drake?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Drake
What is Dr. Laura Drake's specialty?
Dr. Drake is a Pediatrician near Ponchatoula, LA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Laura Drake affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Drake is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, 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 Laura Drake accepting new patients in Ponchatoula, LA?
Yes, Dr. Laura Drake is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Drake offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Drake's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Drake?
Please contact Dr. Drake's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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