Dr. Benjamin Wallace, DO

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Wallace, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?

Dr. Benjamin Wallace, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Wallace is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wallace’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wallace’s office at (417) 328-7289.

What languages does Dr. Wallace speak?

Dr. Wallace and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English

What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wallace typically treat?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wallace 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. Wallace. 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:

High Blood Pressure
Hypertension
Primary Hypertension
Essential Hypertension

ICD-10 Codes:

I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

Also known as:

Osteoarthritis
Degenerative Joint Disease
Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
Joint Degeneration

ICD-10 Codes:

M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site

Also known as:

Cough
Coughing
Persistent cough
Chronic cough

ICD-10 Codes:

R059: Cough, unspecified

Also known as:

Sore Throat
Acute pharyngitis
Throat inflammation
Acute throat infection

ICD-10 Codes:

J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

Also known as:

Allergic Rhinitis
Allergy
Nasal allergies
Allergy rhinitis
Chronic runny nose

ICD-10 Codes:

J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

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:

Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Type 2
Type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Adult-Onset Diabetes
Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

ICD-10 Codes:

E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wallace typically perform?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Wallace may include:

Please contact Dr. Wallace's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Wallace accept my insurance?

Dr. Wallace accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (417) 328-7289 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Wallace accept in New Orleans, LA?

Dr. Wallace in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Atrio Holding Company
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Premera Blue Cross
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Wallace's office located?

Dr. Benjamin Wallace's Primary Practice

1514 Jefferson Hwy

New Orleans, LA 70121

(417) 328-7289

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What hospitals are Dr. Wallace affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Wallace has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital,Norfolk, VA

Ranked Urologic Surgery

Ranked in 5 Procedures

Slidell Memorial Hospital,Slidell, LA

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Confluence Health Hospital Central Campus,Wenatchee, WA

Uchealth Medical Center Of The Rockies,Loveland, CO

What is Dr. Wallace's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Wallace's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467883108.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wallace?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wallace

What is Dr. Benjamin Wallace's specialty?

Dr. Wallace is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near New Orleans, LA.

What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

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.

Is Dr. Benjamin Wallace affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Wallace is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General 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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