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Dr. Marcella Houser, MD

Pediatrician

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Houser, Pediatrician in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Marcella Houser, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Houser is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Houser’s office at (504) 299-9980.

    What languages does Dr. Houser speak?

    Dr. Houser and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Houser typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Houser 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. Houser. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Houser typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Marcella Houser may include:

    Please contact Dr. Houser's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Houser accept my insurance?

    Dr. Houser accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 299-9980 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Houser accept in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Houser in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Hawaii-Mainland Administrators (HMA)

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Planned Administrators

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Houser's office located?

    Dr. Marcella Houser's Primary Practice

    1401 Foucher St

    New Orleans, LA 70115

    (504) 299-9980

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    What hospitals are Dr. Houser affiliated with?

    Dr. Houser has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Touro Lcmc Health,New Orleans, LA

    What is Dr. Houser's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Houser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851616536.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Houser?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Houser

    What is Dr. Marcella Houser's specialty?

    Dr. Houser is a Pediatrician near New Orleans, LA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Marcella Houser affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Houser is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Touro Lcmc Health. 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Marcella Houser accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Marcella Houser is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Marcella Houser offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Houser's office at (504) 299-9980 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Marcella Houser?

    Please contact Dr. Houser's office at (504) 299-9980 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Houser's office located?

    Dr. Houser's office is located in New Orleans, LA.