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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bateman, Internist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Kristin Bateman, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Bateman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bateman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bateman’s office at (504) 988-5800.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bateman?
Dr. Kristin Bateman, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Bateman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hospital Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Orleans, LA community, Dr. Bateman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Bateman speak?
Dr. Bateman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Bateman typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Bateman 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. Bateman. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Bateman typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kristin Bateman may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Bateman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bateman accept my insurance?
Dr. Bateman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 988-5800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bateman accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Bateman in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CMS
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Harvard Pilgrim
Medicare
Oxford Health Plans
UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealthcare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bateman's office located?
Dr. Kristin Bateman's Primary Practice
1415 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 988-5800
What is Dr. Bateman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bateman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720353956.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bateman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bateman
What is Dr. Kristin Bateman's specialty?
Dr. Bateman is a Internist near New Orleans, LA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Kristin Bateman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bateman 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 Kristin Bateman accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Kristin Bateman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristin Bateman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bateman's office at (504) 988-5800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristin Bateman?
Please contact Dr. Bateman's office at (504) 988-5800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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