Who is Dr. Nunez, Internist in New Orleans, LA?
What languages does Dr. Nunez speak?
Dr. Nunez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Nunez typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Nunez 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. Nunez. 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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Nunez typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Nunez 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. Nunez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nunez accept my insurance?
Dr. Nunez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 568-5600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nunez accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Nunez in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nunez's office located?
Dr. Lauren Nunez's Primary Practice
1542 Tulane Ave Rm 436
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 568-5600
What hospitals are Dr. Nunez affiliated with?
Dr. Nunez has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nunez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nunez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477895258.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nunez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nunez
What is Dr. Lauren Nunez's specialty?
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.