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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kelso, Internist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Claudia Kelso, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Kelso is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kelso’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kelso’s office at (504) 842-2256.
What languages does Dr. Kelso speak?
Dr. Kelso and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kelso treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Kelso 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. Kelso. 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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 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
Which procedures does Dr. Kelso perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Claudia Kelso may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kelso's office.
Does Dr. Kelso accept my insurance?
Dr. Kelso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-2256 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kelso accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Kelso in New Orleans, 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
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
Ochsner Health System
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kelso's office located?
Dr. Claudia Kelso's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-2256
What is Dr. Kelso's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kelso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710540042.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kelso?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kelso
What is Dr. Claudia Kelso's specialty?
Dr. Kelso is a Internist near New Orleans, LA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Kelso to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Claudia Kelso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kelso is affiliated with St. Bernard Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Claudia Kelso accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Claudia Kelso is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Claudia Kelso offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kelso's office at (504) 842-2256 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Claudia Kelso?
Please contact Dr. Kelso's office at (504) 842-2256 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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