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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Founds, Family Medicine Specialist in River Ridge, LA?
Dr. William Founds, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in River Ridge, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Founds is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Founds’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Founds’s office at (504) 738-1600.
What languages does Dr. Founds speak?
Dr. Founds and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Founds typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Founds 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. Founds. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Insomnia
- Sleeplessness
- Trouble sleeping
- Chronic insomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4700: Insomnia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Founds typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. William Founds may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Founds' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Founds accept my insurance?
Dr. Founds accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 738-1600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Founds accept in River Ridge, LA?
Dr. Founds in River Ridge, 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)
Devoted Health
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Founds' office located?
Dr. William Founds' Primary Practice
9605 Jefferson Hwy Ste E
River Ridge, LA 70123
(504) 738-1600
What is Dr. Founds's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Founds's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578182671.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Founds?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Founds
What is Dr. William Founds's specialty?
Dr. Founds is a Family Medicine Specialist near River Ridge, 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. William Founds affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Founds is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital, Ochsner Lsu Health - Monroe Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is William Founds accepting new patients in River Ridge, LA?
Yes, Dr. William Founds is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Founds offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Founds's office at (504) 738-1600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Founds?
Please contact Dr. Founds's office at (504) 738-1600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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