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Dr. Gretchen Ulfers, MD

Dr. Gretchen Ulfers, MD

Pulmonologist

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ulfers, Pulmonologist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Gretchen Ulfers, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Ulfers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ulfers’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ulfers’s office at (504) 443-9500.

    Is Dr. Ulfers board certified as a Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Gretchen Ulfers, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ulfers speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Ulfers typically treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Ulfers 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. Ulfers. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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 on Chronic Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Worsening chronic heart failure
    • Acute decompensated heart failure
    • Sudden worsening heart failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    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:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Ulfers typically perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Gretchen Ulfers may include:

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

    Does Dr. Ulfers accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ulfers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 443-9500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Ulfers 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ulfers' office located?

    Dr. Gretchen Ulfers' Primary Practice

    1514 Jefferson Hwy

    New Orleans, LA 70121

    (504) 443-9500

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    Dr. Gretchen Ulfers' Practice 2

    180 W Esplanade Ave

    Kenner, LA 70065

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

    Dr. Ulfers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861683708.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ulfers?

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

    What is Dr. Gretchen Ulfers's specialty?

    Dr. Ulfers is a Pulmonologist near New Orleans, LA.

    What does a Pulmonologist do?

    An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.

    Is Dr. Gretchen Ulfers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ulfers is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner St. Anne 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 a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Gretchen Ulfers accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Gretchen Ulfers is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gretchen Ulfers offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ulfers' office at (504) 443-9500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gretchen Ulfers?

    Please contact Dr. Ulfers' office at (504) 443-9500 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ulfers' office located?

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

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gretchen Ulfers have?

    Dr. Gretchen Ulfers is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.