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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jones, Hospitalist in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Jim Jones, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Metairie, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Jones is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jones’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jones’s office at (504) 842-7518.
Is Dr. Jones board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Jim Jones, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Jones speak?
Dr. Jones and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Jones typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Jones 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. Jones. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Jones typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Jim Jones may include:
Please contact Dr. Jones' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Jones accept my insurance?
Dr. Jones accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-7518 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jones accept in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Jones in Metairie, 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
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Jones' office located?
What is Dr. Jones's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jones's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154569283.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jones?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jones
What is Dr. Jim Jones's specialty?
Dr. Jones is a Hospitalist near Metairie, LA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Jim Jones affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jones is affiliated with St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, East Jefferson General 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
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Is Jim Jones accepting new patients in Metairie, LA?
Yes, Dr. Jim Jones is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jim Jones offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jones's office at (504) 842-7518 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jim Jones?
Please contact Dr. Jones's office at (504) 842-7518 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jim Jones have?
Dr. Jim Jones is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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