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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ward, Critical Care Internist in Covington, LA?
Dr. Kara Ward, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Covington, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ward is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ward’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ward’s office at (757) 534-5454.
What languages does Dr. Ward speak?
Dr. Ward and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ward treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Ward 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. Ward. 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 Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ward perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kara Ward may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ward's office.
Does Dr. Ward accept my insurance?
Dr. Ward accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 534-5454 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ward accept in Covington, LA?
Dr. Ward in Covington, 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
County of Kern (CA)
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
SSM Health Care
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ward's office located?
What is Dr. Ward's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073756227.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ward?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ward
What is Dr. Kara Ward's specialty?
Dr. Ward is a Critical Care Internist near Covington, LA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Ward to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kara Ward affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ward is affiliated with St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Kara Ward accepting new patients in Covington, LA?
Yes, Dr. Kara Ward is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kara Ward offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ward's office at (757) 534-5454 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kara Ward?
Please contact Dr. Ward's office at (757) 534-5454 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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