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Who is Dr. Wever Pinzon, Cardiologist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. James Robert Wever Pinzon, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Wever Pinzon is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wever Pinzon’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wever Pinzon’s office at (504) 842-4721.
What languages does Dr. Wever Pinzon speak?
Dr. Wever Pinzon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Wever Pinzon typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Wever Pinzon 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. Wever Pinzon. 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:
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Wever Pinzon typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Wever Pinzon 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. Wever Pinzon. 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:
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test
- CPET
- Cardio-respiratory fitness test
- VO2 max test
- Exercise stress test with gas exchange
CPT Codes:
- 94621: Cardiopulmonary exercise testing, including measurements of minute ventilation, CO2 production, O2 uptake, and electrocardiographic recordings
Does Dr. Wever Pinzon accept my insurance?
Dr. Wever Pinzon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-4721 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wever Pinzon accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Wever Pinzon 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Wever Pinzon's office located?
Dr. James Robert Wever Pinzon's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-4721
What is Dr. Wever Pinzon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wever Pinzon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073745881.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wever Pinzon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wever Pinzon
What is Dr. James Robert Wever Pinzon's specialty?
Dr. Wever Pinzon is a Cardiologist near New Orleans, LA.
What does a Cardiologist do?
An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias.
Is this Dr. James Robert Wever Pinzon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Wever Pinzon is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mease Dunedin 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
When to see a Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is James Robert Wever Pinzon accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. James Robert Wever Pinzon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Robert Wever Pinzon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wever Pinzon's office at (504) 842-4721 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Robert Wever Pinzon?
Please contact Dr. Wever Pinzon's office at (504) 842-4721 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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