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Who is Dr. Arias, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Patricio Arias, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Arias is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arias’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Arias’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Arias?
Dr. Patricio Arias, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Arias empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Liver Disease, Transplant Medicine-Liver, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Orleans/LA community, Dr. Arias is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Arias speak?
Dr. Arias and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Arias treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Arias 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. Arias. 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:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease Affecting Small and Large Intestines
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Panenteric Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's of Both Bowels', 'Generalized Crohn's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5080: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine without complications
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Autoimmune Disease
- Hepatitis
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- AIH
- Autoimmune liver disease
- Chronic autoimmune hepatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K754: Autoimmune hepatitis
Also known as:
- High Liver Enzymes
- ALT Blood Test
- AST Test
- Elevated ALT
- Elevated AST
- Abnormal liver function test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, 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:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Which procedures does Dr. Arias perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Patricio Arias may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Arias' office.
Does Dr. Arias accept my insurance?
Dr. Arias 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. Arias accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Arias 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
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Independence Blue Cross
Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Arias' office located?
Dr. Patricio Arias' Practice 3
4720 S I 10 Service Rd W Ste 501
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 988-6253
What is Dr. Arias's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Arias's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366793374.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Arias?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Arias
What is Dr. Patricio Arias's specialty?
Dr. Arias is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near New Orleans, LA. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Arias to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Patricio Arias affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Arias is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Manning Family Children’s. 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
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Is Patricio Arias accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Patricio Arias is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patricio Arias offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Arias's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Patricio Arias?
Please contact Dr. Arias's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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