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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Newsom, Internist in Alexandria, LA?
Dr. Benjamin Newsom, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Alexandria, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Newsom is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Newsom’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Newsom’s office at (337) 364-0441.
What languages does Dr. Newsom speak?
Dr. Newsom and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Newsom treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Newsom 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. Newsom. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Critical Illness Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- ICU-acquired weakness
- Critical care myopathy
- Muscle weakness after severe illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7281: Critical illness myopathy
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Newsom perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Benjamin Newsom 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Newsom's office.
Does Dr. Newsom accept my insurance?
Dr. Newsom accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 364-0441 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Newsom accept in Alexandria, LA?
Dr. Newsom in Alexandria, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ascension Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Newsom's office located?
What is Dr. Newsom's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Newsom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619233236.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Newsom?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Newsom
What is Dr. Benjamin Newsom's specialty?
Dr. Newsom is a Internist near Alexandria, LA.
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.
Contact Dr. Newsom to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Benjamin Newsom affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Newsom is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Benjamin Newsom accepting new patients in Alexandria, LA?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Newsom is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Newsom offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Newsom's office at (337) 364-0441 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Newsom?
Please contact Dr. Newsom's office at (337) 364-0441 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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