Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brooks, Internist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Megan Brooks, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Brooks graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Brooks is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brooks’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brooks’s office at (504) 842-7511.
Where did Dr. Brooks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Duke University Medical Center
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Brooks board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Megan Brooks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Brooks speak?
Dr. Brooks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Brooks treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Brooks 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. Brooks. 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Brooks perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Megan Brooks may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Brooks' office.
Does Dr. Brooks accept my insurance?
Dr. Brooks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-7511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brooks accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Brooks in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Brooks' office located?
Dr. Megan Brooks' Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-7511
What is Dr. Brooks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brooks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861655169.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brooks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brooks
What is Dr. Megan Brooks's specialty?
Dr. Brooks is a Internist near New Orleans, LA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Brooks to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Megan Brooks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brooks is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Megan Brooks accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Megan Brooks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Megan Brooks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brooks's office at (504) 842-7511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Megan Brooks?
Please contact Dr. Brooks's office at (504) 842-7511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Megan Brooks have?
Dr. Megan Brooks is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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