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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Depaula, Infectious Disease Specialist in Metairie, LA?
Dr. John Depaula, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Metairie, LA. He is board certified. Dr. Depaula is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Depaula’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Depaula’s office at (504) 455-4622.
Is Dr. Depaula board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. John Depaula, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Depaula speak?
Dr. Depaula and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Depaula typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Depaula 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. Depaula. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Depaula typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Depaula may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Depaula's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Depaula accept my insurance?
Dr. Depaula accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 455-4622 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Depaula accept in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Depaula in Metairie, 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Depaula's office located?
Dr. John Depaula's Primary Practice
4315 Houma Blvd Ste 305
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 455-4622
What is Dr. Depaula's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Depaula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356447635.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Depaula?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Depaula
What is Dr. John Depaula's specialty?
Dr. Depaula is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Metairie, LA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. John Depaula affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Depaula is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital, Memorial Hospital Gulfport, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Memorial Hospital Stone County 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is John Depaula accepting new patients in Metairie, LA?
Yes, Dr. John Depaula is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Depaula offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Depaula's office at (504) 455-4622 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Depaula?
Please contact Dr. Depaula's office at (504) 455-4622 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Depaula have?
Dr. John Depaula is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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