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Dr. Karen George

Baton Rouge, LA

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. George, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Karen George is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. George is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. George’s office at (985) 626-6300.

    What languages does Dr. George speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Medical Check After Other Accident
    • Medical Check After Transport Accident
    • Post-injury medical exam
    • Accident injury evaluation
    • General accident checkup
    • Post-accident medical exam
    • Car crash medical check
    • Transportation injury evaluation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z043: Encounter for examination and observation following other accident
    • Z041: Encounter for examination and observation following transport accident

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Karen George may include:

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

    Does Dr. George accept my insurance?

    Dr. George accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 626-6300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. George accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. George in Baton Rouge, 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

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. George's office located?

    Dr. Karen George's Primary Practice

    8300 Constantin Blvd

    Baton Rouge, LA 70809

    (985) 626-6300

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

    Dr. George's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972861292.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. George?

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

    What is Dr. Karen George's specialty?

    Dr. George is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Baton Rouge, 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 this Dr. Karen George affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. George is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, North Oaks Medical Center, Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Christus Ochsner Lake Area 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Karen George accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

    No, Dr. Karen George is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karen George offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. George's office at (985) 626-6300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karen George?

    Please contact Dr. George's office at (985) 626-6300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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