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Dr. Katelyn Briggs, MD
New Orleans, LA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Briggs, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Katelyn Briggs, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Briggs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Briggs’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Briggs’s office at (504) 702-5700.
What languages does Dr. Briggs speak?
Dr. Briggs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Briggs treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Briggs 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. Briggs. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Reduced Mobility
- Walking Problems
- Limited movement
- Difficulty walking
- Impaired mobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7409: Other reduced mobility
Also known as:
- History of Falls
- Falls
- Previous falls
- Recurrent falls
- Risk of falling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9181: History of falling
Also known as:
- Need for Personal Care Assistance
- Help with daily living
- Assistance with self-care
- Activities of daily living support
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z741: Need for assistance with personal care
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:
- Age-Related Weakness
- Frailty in old age
- Physical decline with age
- Weakness due to aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- R54: Age-related physical debility
Also known as:
- Dependence on Medical Machines
- Assisted Living Devices
- Enabling Technology Use
- Life Support Equipment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9989: Dependence on other enabling machines and devices
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Unexplained Vision Loss
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Unspecified visual loss
- Undiagnosed vision problem
- Sudden vision loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H547: Unspecified visual loss
Also known as:
- Unvaccinated for COVID-19
- COVID-19 Vaccines
- No COVID-19 vaccine
- Never received COVID-19 vaccine
- Not immunized against COVID-19
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z28310: Unvaccinated for COVID-19
Also known as:
- End of Life Issues
- DNR order
- Advance directive
- Living will
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z66: Do not resuscitate
Also known as:
- Dependence on Supplemental Oxygen
- Oxygen Therapy
- Oxygen Therapy Dependence
- Long-term Oxygen Use
- Supplemental Oxygen Need
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9981: Dependence on supplemental oxygen
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:
- Loss of Digestive Organ Part
- Digestive Disease
- Digestive Tract Removal
- Missing Digestive Organ
- Gastrointestinal Resection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9049: Acquired absence of other specified parts of digestive tract
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Which procedures does Dr. Briggs perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Katelyn Briggs may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Briggs' office.
Does Dr. Briggs accept my insurance?
Dr. Briggs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 702-5700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Briggs accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Briggs 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Briggs' office located?
What is Dr. Briggs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Briggs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942611850.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Briggs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Briggs
What is Dr. Katelyn Briggs's specialty?
Dr. Briggs is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near New Orleans, LA. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Briggs to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Katelyn Briggs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Briggs is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is Katelyn Briggs accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Katelyn Briggs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katelyn Briggs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Briggs's office at (504) 702-5700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katelyn Briggs?
Please contact Dr. Briggs's office at (504) 702-5700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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