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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nanfro, Infectious Disease Specialist in Kenner, LA?
Dr. John Nanfro, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Kenner, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Nanfro is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nanfro’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nanfro’s office.
Where did Dr. Nanfro go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Tulane University of Louisiana --
What languages does Dr. Nanfro speak?
Dr. Nanfro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nanfro typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Nanfro 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. Nanfro. 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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nanfro typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Nanfro may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Nanfro's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nanfro accept my insurance?
Dr. Nanfro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nanfro accept in Kenner, LA?
Dr. Nanfro in Kenner, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Nanfro's office located?
What is Dr. Nanfro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nanfro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144580762.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nanfro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nanfro
What is Dr. John Nanfro's specialty?
Dr. Nanfro is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Kenner, LA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. John Nanfro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nanfro is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, North Oaks Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 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 John Nanfro accepting new patients in Kenner, LA?
Yes, Dr. John Nanfro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Nanfro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nanfro's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Nanfro?
Please contact Dr. Nanfro's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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