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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Berner, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. August Berner, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Berner graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at La State University School Of Med. Dr. Berner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Berner’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Berner’s office at (504) 286-2004.
Where did Dr. Berner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: La State University School Of Med | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
What languages does Dr. Berner speak?
Dr. Berner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Berner treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Berner 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. Berner. 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:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alcohol Abuse with Intoxication
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Problem drinking with intoxication
- Alcohol poisoning
- Acute alcohol intoxication
ICD-10 Codes:
- F10129: Alcohol abuse with intoxication, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Which procedures does Dr. Berner perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. August Berner 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. Berner's office.
Does Dr. Berner accept my insurance?
Dr. Berner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 286-2004 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Berner accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Berner 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
City of Los Angeles
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Geisinger Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
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Where is Dr. Berner's office located?
Dr. August Berner's Primary Practice
111 Allen Toussaint Blvd Ste C
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 286-2004
What is Dr. Berner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Berner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609931591.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Berner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Berner
What is Dr. August Berner's specialty?
Dr. Berner 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. Berner to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. August Berner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Berner is affiliated with East Jefferson General 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 August Berner accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. August Berner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. August Berner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Berner's office at (504) 286-2004 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with August Berner?
Please contact Dr. Berner's office at (504) 286-2004 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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