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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nicosia, Internist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Laurentia Nicosia, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 21 years. Dr. Nicosia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nicosia’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nicosia’s office at (504) 371-9355.
What languages does Dr. Nicosia speak?
Dr. Nicosia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Nicosia typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Nicosia 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. Nicosia. 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:
- 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
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Other hyperlipidemia
- Other high lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7849: Other hyperlipidemia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Nicosia typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Nicosia performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Nicosia. 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:
- Breast Biopsy with Stereotactic Guidance
- Breast Biopsy
- Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
- Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 19081: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance
Does Dr. Nicosia accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicosia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 371-9355 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nicosia accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Nicosia 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)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Ochsner Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nicosia's office located?
Dr. Laurentia Nicosia's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 371-9355
What hospitals are Dr. Nicosia affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nicosia has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans,New Orleans, LA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans,New Orleans, LA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 3 Procedures
St. Tammany Parish Hospital,Covington, LARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 6 Procedures
St. Tammany Parish Hospital,Covington, LA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 6 Procedures
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge,Baton Rouge, LARanked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge,Baton Rouge, LA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Ochsner St. Anne Hospital,Raceland, LARanked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Ochsner St. Anne Hospital,Raceland, LA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Slidell Memorial Hospital,Slidell, LARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Slidell Memorial Hospital,Slidell, LA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock,Bay Saint Louis, MSRanked General Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock,Bay Saint Louis, MS
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
What is Dr. Nicosia's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nicosia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881629459.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nicosia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nicosia
What is Dr. Laurentia Nicosia's specialty?
Dr. Nicosia is an Internist near New Orleans, LA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is Dr. Laurentia Nicosia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nicosia is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Slidell Memorial Hospital, 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
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Is Dr. Laurentia Nicosia accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Laurentia Nicosia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laurentia Nicosia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nicosia's office at (504) 371-9355 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Laurentia Nicosia?
Please contact Dr. Nicosia's office at (504) 371-9355 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Nicosia's office located?
Dr. Nicosia's offices are located in New Orleans, LA, Belle Chasse, LA, and Marrero, LA.
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