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Dr. Sidrah Syed, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Covington, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Syed, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Covington, LA?

    Dr. Sidrah Syed, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Covington, LA. Dr. Syed is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Syed’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Syed’s office at (985) 898-4000.

    What languages does Dr. Syed speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Syed typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Syed 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. Syed. 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:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Syed typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sidrah Syed may include:

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

    Does Dr. Syed accept my insurance?

    Dr. Syed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 898-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Syed accept in Covington, LA?

    Dr. Syed in Covington, 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)

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Syed's office located?

    Dr. Sidrah Syed's Primary Practice

    1202 S Tyler St

    Covington, LA 70433

    (985) 898-4000

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

    Dr. Syed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659909927.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Syed?

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

    What is Dr. Sidrah Syed's specialty?

    Dr. Syed is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Covington, LA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Sidrah Syed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Syed is affiliated with St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, North Oaks Medical Center, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Woman's 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency 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 Dr. Sidrah Syed accepting new patients in Covington, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Sidrah Syed is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sidrah Syed offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Syed's office at (985) 898-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sidrah Syed?

    Please contact Dr. Syed's office at (985) 898-4000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Syed's office located?

    Dr. Syed's office is located in Covington, LA.