27 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Thame, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, LA?
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Where did Dr. Thame go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program
Medical School: Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of The West Indies (Jamaica) | University of the West Indies Faculty of Medicine St. Augustine
What languages does Dr. Thame speak?
Dr. Thame and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Kannada
What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Thame typically treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Thame 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. Thame. 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:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5909: Other constipation
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Complete Bowel Incontinence
- Bowel Incontinence
- Full fecal incontinence
- Total loss of bowel control
- Severe accidental bowel leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R159: Full incontinence of feces
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Hirschsprung's Disease
- Birth Defects
- Colonic Disease
- Hirschsprung disease
- Congenital Megacolon
- Aganglionic Megacolon
- Hirschsprung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q431: Hirschsprung's disease
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Thame typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Thame 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. Thame. 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:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Does Dr. Thame accept my insurance?
Dr. Thame accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thame accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Thame 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independence Health Group
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Thame's office located?
Dr. Kirk Thame's Primary Practice
200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118
(615) 322-3000
What hospitals are Dr. Thame affiliated with?
Dr. Thame has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Thame's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thame's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821271735.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thame?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thame