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Dr. Keith Blackman, MD
River Ridge, LA
32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blackman, Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist in River Ridge, LA?
Dr. Keith Blackman, MD is a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in River Ridge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years. Dr. Blackman completed his residency at Tulane U Sch Ph Trop Med, General Preventive Medicine; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Radiation Oncology; Emory Univ Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Blackman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blackman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blackman’s office at (504) 524-1210.
Where did Dr. Blackman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tulane U Sch Ph Trop Med, General Preventive Medicine; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Radiation Oncology; Emory Univ Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year
What languages does Dr. Blackman speak?
Dr. Blackman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist like Dr. Blackman typically treat?
As a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, Dr. Blackman 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. Blackman. 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:
- COVID-19 Testing
- Coronavirus Test
- SARS-CoV-2 Test
- COVID Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19
Also known as:
- Other Administrative Medical Exams
- Miscellaneous administrative exams
- Various official health checks
- Other regulatory medical assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist like Dr. Blackman typically perform?
As a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Keith Blackman may include:
- Preventive Medicine Consultation
- Preventive Medicine Follow Up
- Public Health Consultation
- Public Health Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Blackman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Blackman accept my insurance?
Dr. Blackman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 524-1210 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blackman accept in River Ridge, LA?
Dr. Blackman in River Ridge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Blackman's office located?
Dr. Keith Blackman's Primary Practice
11312 Jefferson Hwy
River Ridge, LA 70123
(504) 524-1210
What is Dr. Blackman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blackman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477532885.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blackman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blackman
What is Dr. Keith Blackman's specialty?
Dr. Blackman is a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist near River Ridge, LA.
What does a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist do?
Public health and general preventive medicine emphasize the promotion of health, disease prevention, and the management of community health for specific populations. Practitioners in this field integrate population-based public health expertise with an understanding of clinical practices aimed at primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention across diverse settings.
Is this Dr. Keith Blackman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blackman is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Keith Blackman accepting new patients in River Ridge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Keith Blackman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Keith Blackman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blackman's office at (504) 524-1210 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Keith Blackman?
Please contact Dr. Blackman's office at (504) 524-1210 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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