EverydayHealthLogo
JK

Dr. John Krieg, MD

Hammond, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Krieg, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Hammond, LA?

    Dr. John Krieg, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Hammond, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Krieg is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krieg’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Krieg’s office at (504) 349-2273.

    What languages does Dr. Krieg speak?

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

    • English

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

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Krieg may include:

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

    Does Dr. Krieg accept my insurance?

    Dr. Krieg accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 349-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Krieg accept in Hammond, LA?

    Dr. Krieg in Hammond, 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 Blue Shield Association

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Krieg's office located?

    Dr. John Krieg's Primary Practice

    15790 Paul Vega Md Dr

    Hammond, LA 70403

    (504) 349-2273

    Get Directions

    B-2

    2600 Belle Chasse Hwy Ste B2

    Terrytown, LA 70056

    Get Directions

    Hammond Urgent Care Clinic

    1900 S Morrison Blvd Ste A

    Hammond, LA 70403

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Krieg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972720381.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krieg?

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

    What is Dr. John Krieg's specialty?

    Dr. Krieg is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Hammond, 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 this Dr. John Krieg affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Krieg is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Terrebonne General Health System, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Thibodaux Regional Health System 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is John Krieg accepting new patients in Hammond, LA?

    Yes, Dr. John Krieg is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Krieg offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Krieg's office at (504) 349-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Krieg?

    Please contact Dr. Krieg's office at (504) 349-2273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Other Emergency Medicine Specialist Near Hammond, LA

    MB

    Emergency Medicine Specialist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Hammond, LA
    TM

    Emergency Medicine Specialist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Hammond, LA
    TB

    Emergency Medicine Specialist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Hammond, LA
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists