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Who is Dr. Singh, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Gretna, LA?
Dr. Amardeep Singh, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Gretna, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Singh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Singh’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Singh’s office at (504) 392-3131.
What languages does Dr. Singh speak?
Dr. Singh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Singh typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Singh 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. Singh. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Singh typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Amardeep Singh may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Singh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Singh accept my insurance?
Dr. Singh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 392-3131 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Singh accept in Gretna, LA?
Dr. Singh in Gretna, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Singh's office located?
What is Dr. Singh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Singh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700381803.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Singh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Singh
What is Dr. Amardeep Singh's specialty?
Dr. Singh is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Gretna, LA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Amardeep Singh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Singh is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Sentara Virginia Beach General 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Amardeep Singh accepting new patients in Gretna, LA?
Yes, Dr. Amardeep Singh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amardeep Singh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Singh's office at (504) 392-3131 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amardeep Singh?
Please contact Dr. Singh's office at (504) 392-3131 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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