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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kitchell, Hospitalist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. David Kitchell, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kitchell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kitchell’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kitchell’s office at (504) 842-4000.
What languages does Dr. Kitchell speak?
Dr. Kitchell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kitchell treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kitchell 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. Kitchell. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Which procedures does Dr. Kitchell perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. David Kitchell may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kitchell's office.
Does Dr. Kitchell accept my insurance?
Dr. Kitchell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kitchell accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Kitchell in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedImpact
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kitchell's office located?
Dr. David Kitchell's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-4000
What is Dr. Kitchell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kitchell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407134737.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kitchell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kitchell
What is Dr. David Kitchell's specialty?
Dr. Kitchell is a Hospitalist near New Orleans, LA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Kitchell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Kitchell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kitchell 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 Hospitalist?
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Is David Kitchell accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. David Kitchell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Kitchell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kitchell's office at (504) 842-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Kitchell?
Please contact Dr. Kitchell's office at (504) 842-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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