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Dr. Emily Bugeaud, MD

New Orleans, LA

15 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bugeaud, Transplant Surgeon in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Emily Bugeaud, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA. She has been practicing for over 15 years. Dr. Bugeaud is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bugeaud’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bugeaud’s office at (504) 842-3925.

    Where did Dr. Bugeaud go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Mi Med Sch

    What languages does Dr. Bugeaud speak?

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

    • English

    • Urdu

    What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Bugeaud typically treat?

    As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Bugeaud 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. Bugeaud. 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:

    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z940: Kidney transplant status

    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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites

    Also known as:

    • Other Preventive Measures Visit
    • Other prophylactic care
    • Specific preventive treatments
    • Additional preventive health measures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2989: Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant Aftercare
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Liver Transplant
    • Post-liver transplant care
    • Liver recipient follow-up
    • Liver transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Donation
    • Organ Donation
    • Living kidney donation
    • Deceased kidney donation
    • Renal donation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z524: Kidney donor

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Bugeaud typically perform?

    Does Dr. Bugeaud accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bugeaud accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-3925 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bugeaud accept in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Bugeaud in New Orleans, 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

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Bugeaud's office located?

    Dr. Emily Bugeaud's Primary Practice

    1514 Jefferson Hwy

    New Orleans, LA 70121

    (504) 842-3925

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

    Dr. Bugeaud's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164683074.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bugeaud?

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

    What is Dr. Emily Bugeaud's specialty?

    Dr. Bugeaud is a Transplant Surgeon near New Orleans, LA.

    What does a Transplant Surgeon do?

    A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient.

    Is this Dr. Emily Bugeaud affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bugeaud is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock 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 Transplant Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Emily Bugeaud accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Emily Bugeaud is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Emily Bugeaud offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bugeaud's office at (504) 842-3925 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Emily Bugeaud?

    Please contact Dr. Bugeaud's office at (504) 842-3925 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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