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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pounds, Rheumatologist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Jerry Pounds is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pounds is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pounds’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pounds’s office at (504) 899-1120.
What languages does Dr. Pounds speak?
Dr. Pounds and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Pounds typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Pounds 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. Pounds. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Polyarthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy
Also known as:
- Lupus with Organ Involvement
- Lupus
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- SLE Affecting Organs
- Lupus Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3219: Other organ or system involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus
Also known as:
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- PMR
- Inflammatory Rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica
Also known as:
- Other Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Atypical psoriatic arthritis
- Psoriasis-related joint condition
- Unspecified psoriatic arthropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4059: Other psoriatic arthropathy
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Systemic Connective Tissue Disease
- Rheumatic Connective Tissue Disease
- Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M359: Systemic involvement of connective tissue, unspecified
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Pounds typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Jerry Pounds may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Pounds' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pounds accept my insurance?
Dr. Pounds accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 899-1120 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pounds accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Pounds 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pounds' office located?
Dr. Jerry Pounds' Primary Practice
2633 Napoleon Ave Ste 530
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-1120
What is Dr. Pounds's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pounds's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245554278.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pounds?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pounds
What is Dr. Jerry Pounds's specialty?
Dr. Pounds is a Rheumatologist near New Orleans, LA.
What does a Rheumatologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases.
Is this Dr. Jerry Pounds affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pounds is affiliated with St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Slidell Memorial Hospital, West Jefferson Medical Center, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock 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 Jerry Pounds accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Jerry Pounds is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jerry Pounds offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pounds's office at (504) 899-1120 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jerry Pounds?
Please contact Dr. Pounds's office at (504) 899-1120 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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