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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vonderhaar, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Derek Vonderhaar, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Vonderhaar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vonderhaar’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vonderhaar’s office at (504) 842-6706.
What languages does Dr. Vonderhaar speak?
Dr. Vonderhaar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vonderhaar treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vonderhaar 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. Vonderhaar. 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:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
- Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
- Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
- Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Vonderhaar perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Derek Vonderhaar may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vonderhaar's office.
Does Dr. Vonderhaar accept my insurance?
Dr. Vonderhaar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-6706 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vonderhaar accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Vonderhaar 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vonderhaar's office located?
Dr. Derek Vonderhaar's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-6706
What is Dr. Vonderhaar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vonderhaar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245471218.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vonderhaar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vonderhaar
What is Dr. Derek Vonderhaar's specialty?
Dr. Vonderhaar is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near New Orleans, LA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Vonderhaar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Derek Vonderhaar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vonderhaar is affiliated with St. Bernard Parish Hospital 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
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Is Derek Vonderhaar accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Derek Vonderhaar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Vonderhaar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vonderhaar's office at (504) 842-6706 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Vonderhaar?
Please contact Dr. Vonderhaar's office at (504) 842-6706 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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