Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Argote, Internist in Marrero, LA?
Dr. Christopher Argote, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Marrero, LA. He is board certified. Dr. Argote graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine. Dr. Argote is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Argote’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Argote’s office at (504) 349-1656.
Where did Dr. Argote go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Tulane University of Louisiana -- | Tulane Univ School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Argote speak?
Dr. Argote and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Argote treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Argote 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. Argote. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Heart Disease
- Heart Condition
- Cardiac Disease
- Heart Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- I519: Heart disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Argote perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christopher Argote may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Argote's office.
Does Dr. Argote accept my insurance?
Dr. Argote accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 349-1656 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Argote accept in Marrero, LA?
Dr. Argote in Marrero, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ascension Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Argote's office located?
Dr. Christopher Argote's Primary Practice
1101 Medical Center Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 349-1656
What is Dr. Argote's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Argote's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902030497.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Argote?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Argote
What is Dr. Christopher Argote's specialty?
Dr. Argote is a Internist near Marrero, LA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Argote to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Christopher Argote affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Argote is affiliated with West Jefferson Medical Center 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 Christopher Argote accepting new patients in Marrero, LA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Argote is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Argote offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Argote's office at (504) 349-1656 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Argote?
Please contact Dr. Argote's office at (504) 349-1656 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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