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Dr. Arvind Yertha, MD

Hammond, LA

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yertha, Pulmonologist in Hammond, LA?

    Dr. Arvind Yertha, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Hammond, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Yertha is fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yertha’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yertha’s office at (985) 230-1580.

    Where did Dr. Yertha go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Health Sciences / Kurnool Medical College

    Is Dr. Yertha board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Arvind Yertha, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Yertha speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Tamil

    • Telugu

    What conditions does Dr. Yertha treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Yertha 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. Yertha. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Centriacinar Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • COPD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J432: Centrilobular emphysema

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma
    • Occasional Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attacks
    • Infrequent Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    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

    Does Dr. Yertha accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yertha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 230-1580 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Yertha 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 and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yertha's office located?

    Dr. Arvind Yertha's Primary Practice

    15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 401A

    Hammond, LA 70403

    (985) 230-1580

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    Dr. Arvind Yertha's Practice 2

    1902 S Morrison Blvd

    Hammond, LA 70403

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    Dr. Arvind Yertha's Practice 3

    1035 Creswell Ave

    Shreveport, LA 71101

    (318) 676-5403

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

    Dr. Yertha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720178197.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yertha?

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

    What is Dr. Arvind Yertha's specialty?

    Dr. Yertha is a Pulmonologist near Hammond, LA. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Yertha to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Arvind Yertha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yertha is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, St. Tammany Parish Hospital 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 Pulmonologist?

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    Is Arvind Yertha accepting new patients in Hammond, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Arvind Yertha is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Arvind Yertha offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yertha's office at (985) 230-1580 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Arvind Yertha?

    Please contact Dr. Yertha's office at (985) 230-1580 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Arvind Yertha have?

    Dr. Arvind Yertha is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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