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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Picariello, Internist in Slidell, LA?
Dr. Alexander Picariello, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Slidell, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Picariello is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Picariello’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Picariello’s office at (347) 572-3418.
What languages does Dr. Picariello speak?
Dr. Picariello and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Picariello typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Picariello 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. Picariello. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Long-Term Lung Failure with CO2 Retention
- Chronic Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Excess CO2
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9612: Chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
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:
- 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:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Picariello typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Picariello 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
Please contact Dr. Picariello's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Picariello accept my insurance?
Dr. Picariello accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (347) 572-3418 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Picariello accept in Slidell, LA?
Dr. Picariello in Slidell, 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
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Picariello's office located?
Dr. Alexander Picariello's Primary Practice
100 Medical Center Dr
Slidell, LA 70461
(347) 572-3418
What is Dr. Picariello's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Picariello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346739901.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Picariello?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Picariello
What is Dr. Alexander Picariello's specialty?
Dr. Picariello is a Internist near Slidell, LA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Alexander Picariello affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Picariello is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Slidell Memorial Hospital, 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alexander Picariello accepting new patients in Slidell, LA?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Picariello is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Picariello offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Picariello's office at (347) 572-3418 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Picariello?
Please contact Dr. Picariello's office at (347) 572-3418 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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