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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fares, Internist in Kenner, LA?
Dr. Hassan Fares, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Kenner, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fares graduated from Medical University of the Americas (Belize) and completed his residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program. Dr. Fares is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fares’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fares’s office at (504) 842-7518.
Where did Dr. Fares go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program
Medical School: Medical University of the Americas (Belize)
What languages does Dr. Fares speak?
Dr. Fares and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Fares typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Fares 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. Fares. 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:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, 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:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Fares typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Hassan Fares 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
Please contact Dr. Fares' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fares accept my insurance?
Dr. Fares accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-7518 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fares accept in Kenner, LA?
Dr. Fares in Kenner, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Ochsner Health
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fares' office located?
What is Dr. Fares's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fares's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114246105.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fares?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fares
What is Dr. Hassan Fares's specialty?
Dr. Fares is a Internist near Kenner, LA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Hassan Fares affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fares is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner Rush Medical Center, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital 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 Hassan Fares accepting new patients in Kenner, LA?
Yes, Dr. Hassan Fares is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hassan Fares offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fares's office at (504) 842-7518 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hassan Fares?
Please contact Dr. Fares's office at (504) 842-7518 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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