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Dr. Laurence Durante, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist
,Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine Specialist
,Occupational Medicine Specialist
New Orleans, LA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Durante, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Laurence Durante, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA. He is board certified by the American Board of Preventative Medicine. Dr. Durante completed his residency at Md St Dept Hlth Mntl Hyg, Public Health & General Preventive Medicine; Nat'L Naval Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Durante is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Durante’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Durante’s office.
Where did Dr. Durante go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Md St Dept Hlth Mntl Hyg, Public Health & General Preventive Medicine; Nat'L Naval Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc
Is Dr. Durante board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Laurence Durante, MD is board certified by the American Board of Preventative Medicine
What languages does Dr. Durante speak?
Dr. Durante and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Durante treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Durante 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. Durante. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Frontotemporal Neurocognitive Disorder
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- FTD
- Frontal Lobe Dementia
- Behavioral Variant FTD
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- G3109: Other frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- Younger-Onset Alzheimer's', 'Early Alzheimer's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G300: Alzheimer's disease with early onset
Also known as:
- End-Stage Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Advanced heart failure
- Terminal heart failure
- Severe heart failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5084: End stage heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- General malnutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
- E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Durante perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Laurence Durante may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Durante's office.
Does Dr. Durante accept my insurance?
Dr. Durante accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Durante accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Durante in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Durante's office located?
Dr. Laurence Durante's Primary Practice
824 Elmwood Park Blvd Ste 155
New Orleans, LA 70123
What is Dr. Durante's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Durante's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821185380.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Durante?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Durante
What is Dr. Laurence Durante's specialty?
Dr. Durante is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near New Orleans, LA. A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Durante to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Laurence Durante affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Durante is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Laurence Durante accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Laurence Durante is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laurence Durante offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Durante's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laurence Durante?
Please contact Dr. Durante's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Laurence Durante have?
Dr. Laurence Durante is certified by the American Board of Preventative Medicine.
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824 Elmwood Park Blvd Ste 155
New Orleans, LA 70123