28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kessels, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist in Covington, LA?
Dr. John Kessels, MD is an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Covington, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 28 years. Dr. Kessels graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans. Dr. Kessels is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kessels’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kessels’s office at (985) 871-6088.
Where did Dr. Kessels go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
What languages does Dr. Kessels speak?
Dr. Kessels and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kessels typically treat?
As an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kessels 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. Kessels. 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:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
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:
- Varicose Veins with Leg Ulcer
- Varicose Veins
- Venous Ulcer
- Leg Ulcer from Varicose Veins
- Venous Stasis Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83029: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Left Lower Leg Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Left Leg Cut
- Left Leg Tear
- Left Lower Leg Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81812A: Laceration without foreign body, left lower leg, initial encounter
What procedures does an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kessels typically perform?
As an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kessels performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Kessels. 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:
- Wound Debridement
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Small Burn Treatment
- Unna Boot Application
- Burns
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
- Partial-Thickness Burn Care
- Burn Debridement
- Minor Burn Dressing
- Small Burn Wound Care
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 16020: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; small (less than 5% total body surface area)
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
Also known as:
- Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
- Compression Bandage Application
- Leg Compression System
- Ankle and Foot Compression
CPT Codes:
- 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Also known as:
- Corn or Callus Removal
- Corns and Calluses
- Paring of Corn
- Cutting of Callus
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion
Does Dr. Kessels accept my insurance?
Dr. Kessels accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 871-6088 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kessels accept in Covington, LA?
Dr. Kessels in Covington, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kessels' office located?
What is Dr. Kessels's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kessels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982763074.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kessels?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kessels
What is Dr. John Kessels's specialty?
Dr. Kessels is a Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist near Covington, LA.
What does an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist do?
Physicians specializing in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, who may come from various specialties such as preventive medicine or emergency medicine, treat conditions like decompression illness, diving accidents, carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, radiation and burn tissue damage, and bone infections using hyperbaric oxygen therapy. These specialists also consult with other physicians on hyperbaric chamber operations, evaluate risks, and implement preventive measures to safeguard divers and individuals working in altered atmospheric conditions from disease and disability.
Is this Dr. John Kessels affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kessels is affiliated with St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, North Oaks Medical Center, East Jefferson General 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 John Kessels accepting new patients in Covington, LA?
Yes, Dr. John Kessels is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Kessels offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kessels's office at (985) 871-6088 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Kessels?
Please contact Dr. Kessels's office at (985) 871-6088 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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