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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kellum, Internist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. William Kellum is an Internist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kellum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kellum’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kellum’s office.
What languages does Dr. Kellum speak?
Dr. Kellum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kellum typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kellum 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. Kellum. 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:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Long-Term Effects of Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke complications
- Stroke after-effects
- Residual problems from brain infarction
- Ischemic stroke sequelae
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6930: Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kellum typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. William Kellum 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. Kellum's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kellum accept my insurance?
Dr. Kellum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kellum accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Kellum 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
AmWINS Group
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kellum's office located?
What is Dr. Kellum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kellum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073830055.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kellum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kellum
What is Dr. William Kellum's specialty?
Dr. Kellum is a Internist near Baton Rouge, 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. William Kellum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kellum is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is William Kellum accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. William Kellum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Kellum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kellum's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Kellum?
Please contact Dr. Kellum's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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