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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Spell, Hospitalist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Tara Spell, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Spell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spell’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spell’s office at (478) 633-7550.
What languages does Dr. Spell speak?
Dr. Spell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Spell treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Spell 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. Spell. 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 Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Which procedures does Dr. Spell perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Tara Spell may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Spell's office.
Does Dr. Spell accept my insurance?
Dr. Spell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (478) 633-7550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Spell accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Spell in New Orleans, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Spell's office located?
What is Dr. Spell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Spell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831518174.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Spell
What is Dr. Tara Spell's specialty?
Dr. Spell is a Hospitalist near New Orleans, LA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Spell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tara Spell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Spell is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Tara Spell accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Tara Spell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tara Spell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Spell's office at (478) 633-7550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tara Spell?
Please contact Dr. Spell's office at (478) 633-7550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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