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Dr. Saman Jayasinghe, MD
New Orleans, LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jayasinghe, Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Saman Jayasinghe, MD is a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Jayasinghe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jayasinghe’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jayasinghe’s office at (504) 988-2838.
What languages does Dr. Jayasinghe speak?
Dr. Jayasinghe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Jayasinghe treat?
As a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, Dr. Jayasinghe 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. Jayasinghe. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Alcohol abuse
- Alcohol dependence
- Problem drinking
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1010: Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Paraplegia
- Paralysis
- Lower body paralysis
- Paralysis of legs
- Spinal cord injury paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8220: Paraplegia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Which procedures does Dr. Jayasinghe perform as a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist?
As a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Saman Jayasinghe may include:
- Preventive Medicine Consultation
- Preventive Medicine Follow Up
- Public Health Consultation
- Public Health Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Jayasinghe's office.
Does Dr. Jayasinghe accept my insurance?
Dr. Jayasinghe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 988-2838 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jayasinghe accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Jayasinghe in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AmWINS Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Jayasinghe's office located?
Dr. Saman Jayasinghe's Primary Practice
131 S Robertson St Ste 1140
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 988-2838
What is Dr. Jayasinghe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jayasinghe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306162672.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jayasinghe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jayasinghe
What is Dr. Saman Jayasinghe's specialty?
Dr. Jayasinghe is a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist near New Orleans, LA. Public health and general preventive medicine emphasize the promotion of health, disease prevention, and the management of community health for specific populations. Practitioners in this field integrate population-based public health expertise with an understanding of clinical practices aimed at primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention across diverse settings. Contact Dr. Jayasinghe to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Saman Jayasinghe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jayasinghe is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Saman Jayasinghe accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Saman Jayasinghe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saman Jayasinghe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jayasinghe's office at (504) 988-2838 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saman Jayasinghe?
Please contact Dr. Jayasinghe's office at (504) 988-2838 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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