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Dr. Joby Westmoreland, MD, PHD

Madisonville, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Westmoreland, Family Medicine Specialist in Madisonville, LA?

    Dr. Joby Westmoreland, MD, PHD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Madisonville, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Westmoreland is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Westmoreland’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Westmoreland’s office at (504) 454-7878.

    What languages does Dr. Westmoreland speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Westmoreland typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Westmoreland 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. Westmoreland. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Westmoreland typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joby Westmoreland may include:

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

    Does Dr. Westmoreland accept my insurance?

    Dr. Westmoreland accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 454-7878 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Westmoreland accept in Madisonville, LA?

    Dr. Westmoreland in Madisonville, 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)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Westmoreland's office located?

    Dr. Joby Westmoreland's Primary Practice

    1520 Highway 22 W

    Madisonville, LA 70447

    (504) 454-7878

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    Dr. Joby Westmoreland's Practice 2

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 200

    Metairie, LA 70006

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    Dr. Joby Westmoreland's Practice 3

    1202 S Tyler St

    Covington, LA 70433

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

    Dr. Westmoreland's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538800800.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Westmoreland?

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

    What is Dr. Joby Westmoreland's specialty?

    Dr. Westmoreland is a Family Medicine Specialist near Madisonville, LA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Joby Westmoreland affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family 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 Joby Westmoreland accepting new patients in Madisonville, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Joby Westmoreland is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joby Westmoreland offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Westmoreland's office at (504) 454-7878 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joby Westmoreland?

    Please contact Dr. Westmoreland's office at (504) 454-7878 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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