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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blewett, Internist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Rachel Blewett, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Blewett is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blewett’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blewett’s office at (504) 507-2000.
What languages does Dr. Blewett speak?
Dr. Blewett and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Blewett treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Blewett 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. Blewett. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4730: Sleep apnea, 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
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pressure Sores
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
Which procedures does Dr. Blewett perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rachel Blewett 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. Blewett's office.
Does Dr. Blewett accept my insurance?
Dr. Blewett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 507-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blewett accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Blewett 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Blewett's office located?
What is Dr. Blewett's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blewett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902366537.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blewett?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blewett
What is Dr. Rachel Blewett's specialty?
Dr. Blewett 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. Blewett to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rachel Blewett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blewett is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock 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 Rachel Blewett accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Blewett is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rachel Blewett offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blewett's office at (504) 507-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rachel Blewett?
Please contact Dr. Blewett's office at (504) 507-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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