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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Himes, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Ryan Himes, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Himes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Himes’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Himes’s office at (504) 842-3900.
Is Dr. Himes board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Ryan Himes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Himes speak?
Dr. Himes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Himes treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Himes 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. Himes. 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:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Chronic liver congestion
- Portal hypertension
- Other specified liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- High Blood Pressure
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
- Congestive hepatopathy
- Nutmeg liver
- Liver blood flow issues
- High blood pressure in the portal vein
- Liver portal pressure
- Elevated portal venous pressure
- Uncommon liver conditions
- Rare liver diseases
- Specific liver disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
- K761: Chronic passive congestion of liver
- K766: Portal hypertension
- K7689: Other specified diseases of liver
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Autoimmune Disease
- Hepatitis
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- AIH
- Autoimmune liver disease
- Chronic autoimmune hepatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K754: Autoimmune hepatitis
Also known as:
- Abnormal Liver or Bile Duct Imaging
- Abnormal liver scan
- Unusual bile duct imaging
- Liver imaging findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R932: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of liver and biliary tract
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Jaundice
- Yellow Skin
- Yellow Eyes
- Icterus
ICD-10 Codes:
- R17: Unspecified jaundice
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- High Liver Enzymes
- ALT Blood Test
- AST Test
- Elevated ALT
- Elevated AST
- Abnormal liver function test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels
Also known as:
- Blocked Bile Duct
- Bile Duct Disease
- Biliary Obstruction
- Bile Duct Blockage
- Obstructed Bile Duct
ICD-10 Codes:
- K831: Obstruction of bile duct
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Biliary Atresia
- Bile Duct Disease
- Birth Defects
- Blocked Bile Ducts at Birth
- Congenital Bile Duct Blockage
- Bile Duct Atresia
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q442: Atresia of bile ducts
Also known as:
- History of Other Corrected Digestive System Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Digestive Disease
- Past digestive malformations
- Previous corrected congenital gut problems
- History of gastrointestinal birth anomalies
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87738: Personal history of other specified (corrected) congenital malformations of digestive system
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
- AAT Deficiency
- Alpha-1 Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8801: Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
Which procedures does Dr. Himes perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ryan Himes may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Himes' office.
Does Dr. Himes accept my insurance?
Dr. Himes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-3900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Himes accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Himes 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
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Himes' office located?
What is Dr. Himes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Himes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861582157.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Himes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Himes
What is Dr. Ryan Himes's specialty?
Dr. Himes is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near New Orleans, LA. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Himes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ryan Himes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Himes is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner Lsu Health - Monroe Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, University Of Mississippi 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
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Is Ryan Himes accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Ryan Himes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ryan Himes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Himes's office at (504) 842-3900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ryan Himes?
Please contact Dr. Himes's office at (504) 842-3900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ryan Himes have?
Dr. Ryan Himes is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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