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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Creel, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Callender Creel is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Creel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Creel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Creel’s office at (504) 702-2287.
What languages does Dr. Creel speak?
Dr. Creel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Creel typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Creel 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. Creel. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Creel typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Callender Creel may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Creel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Creel accept my insurance?
Dr. Creel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 702-2287 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Creel accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Creel in New Orleans, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Creel's office located?
What is Dr. Creel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Creel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184183345.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Creel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Creel
What is Dr. Callender Creel's specialty?
Dr. Creel is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near New Orleans, LA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Callender Creel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Creel is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital, North Oaks Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Memorial Hospital Gulfport, East Jefferson General 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Callender Creel accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Callender Creel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Callender Creel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Creel's office at (504) 702-2287 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Callender Creel?
Please contact Dr. Creel's office at (504) 702-2287 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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