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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. Dr. Kitchell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kitchell’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Kitchell typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Kitchell typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. David Kitchell may include:
Please contact Dr. Kitchell's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact Administered Payer
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. David Kitchell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kitchell is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Slidell Memorial Hospital 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 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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