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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hand, Infectious Disease Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Jonathan Hand, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Hand is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hand’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hand’s office at (504) 842-4005.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hand?
Dr. Jonathan Hand, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist 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. Hand empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Infections in Immunocompromised Patients, Infections In Transplant Patients, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Orleans/LA community, Dr. Hand is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Hand speak?
Dr. Hand and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hand treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Hand 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. Hand. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Which procedures does Dr. Hand perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jonathan Hand 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hand's office.
Does Dr. Hand accept my insurance?
Dr. Hand accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-4005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hand accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Hand in New Orleans, 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
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hand's office located?
Dr. Jonathan Hand's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-4005
What is Dr. Hand's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hand's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083938997.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hand?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hand
What is Dr. Jonathan Hand's specialty?
Dr. Hand is a Infectious Disease Specialist near New Orleans, LA.
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.
Contact Dr. Hand to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jonathan Hand affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hand is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Jonathan Hand accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Jonathan Hand is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jonathan Hand offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hand's office at (504) 842-4005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jonathan Hand?
Please contact Dr. Hand's office at (504) 842-4005 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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