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Dr. John Kunthara, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kunthara, Family Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. John Kunthara, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kunthara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kunthara’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kunthara’s office at (504) 894-2002.

    What languages does Dr. Kunthara speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kunthara typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kunthara 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. Kunthara. 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 Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    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:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kunthara typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Kunthara may include:

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

    Does Dr. Kunthara accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kunthara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 894-2002 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Kunthara 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 Commercial

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Ochsner Health

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kunthara's office located?

    Dr. John Kunthara's Primary Practice

    2820 Napoleon Ave

    New Orleans, LA 70115

    (504) 894-2002

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    Dr. John Kunthara's Practice 2

    200 W Esplanade Ave Ste 412

    Kenner, LA 70065

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

    Dr. Kunthara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235710195.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kunthara?

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

    What is Dr. John Kunthara's specialty?

    Dr. Kunthara is a Family Medicine Specialist near New Orleans, LA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. John Kunthara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kunthara is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Terrebonne General Health System 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. John Kunthara accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. John Kunthara is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Kunthara offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kunthara's office at (504) 894-2002 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Kunthara?

    Please contact Dr. Kunthara's office at (504) 894-2002 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kunthara's office located?

    Dr. Kunthara's offices are located in New Orleans, LA and Kenner, LA.