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Dr. Suma Satti, MD

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Satti, Hematologist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Suma Satti, MD is a Hematologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Satti graduated from Kasturba Medical College Mangalore and completed her residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program. Dr. Satti is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Satti’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Satti’s office.

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

    • Residency: Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

    • Medical School: Kasturba Medical College Mangalore

    Is Dr. Satti board certified as a Hematologist?

    Yes, Dr. Suma Satti, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Satti speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hematologist like Dr. Satti typically treat?

    As a Hematologist, Dr. Satti 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. Satti. 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:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer
    • Right lung cancer
    • Left Lung Cancer
    • Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial Cancer
    • Right lower lobe lung cancer
    • Left lower lobe lung cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
    • C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
    • C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
    • C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Cancer Immunotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy
    • Oncology immunotherapy
    • Immune therapy for cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Cancer of the pancreas
    • Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
    • Pancreatic adenocarcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas

    What procedures does a Hematologist like Dr. Satti typically perform?

    As a Hematologist, Dr. Satti 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. Satti. 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:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Also known as:

    • Declotting of Vascular Access Device
    • Catheter declotting
    • Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
    • Blocked port-a-cath treatment
    • Vascular access device unblocking

    CPT Codes:

    • 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Flexible Laryngoscope
    • Throat Scope
    • Diagnostic Throat Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

    Does Dr. Satti accept my insurance?

    Dr. Satti 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. Satti accept in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Satti 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Satti's office located?

    Dr. Suma Satti's Primary Practice

    1514 Jefferson Hwy

    New Orleans, LA 70121

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    Ochsner Clinic Kenner

    180 W Esplanade Ave

    Kenner, LA 70065

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    Dr. Suma Satti's Practice 3

    16777 Medical Center Dr

    Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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

    Dr. Satti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861683906.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Satti?

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

    What is Dr. Suma Satti's specialty?

    Dr. Satti is a Hematologist near New Orleans, LA.

    What does a Hematologist do?

    An internist with advanced training specializing in disorders of the blood, spleen, and lymphatic system. This specialist manages conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymphoma.

    Is this Dr. Suma Satti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Satti is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, 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

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    Is Suma Satti accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Suma Satti is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Suma Satti offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Satti's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Suma Satti?

    Please contact Dr. Satti's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Suma Satti have?

    Dr. Suma Satti is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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