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Dr. Salvador Suau, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Suau, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Salvador Suau, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Suau is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Suau’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Suau’s office.

    Is Dr. Suau board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Salvador Suau, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Suau speak?

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

    • English

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

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Salvador Suau may include:

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

    Does Dr. Suau accept my insurance?

    Dr. Suau accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Suau accept in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Suau in New Orleans, 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

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Suau's office located?

    Dr. Salvador Suau's Primary Practice

    1514 Jefferson Hwy

    New Orleans, LA 70121

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    Dr. Salvador Suau's Practice 2

    2500 Belle Chasse Hwy

    Terrytown, LA 70056

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    Dr. Salvador Suau's Practice 3

    2021 Perdido St

    New Orleans, LA 70112

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

    Dr. Suau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942493564.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Suau?

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

    What is Dr. Salvador Suau's specialty?

    Dr. Suau is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near New Orleans, 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. Salvador Suau affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Suau is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, West Jefferson Medical Center 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

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    Is Dr. Salvador Suau accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Salvador Suau is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Salvador Suau offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Suau's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Salvador Suau?

    Please contact Dr. Suau's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Suau's office located?

    Dr. Suau's offices are located in New Orleans, LA and Terrytown, LA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Salvador Suau have?

    Dr. Salvador Suau is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.