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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. West, Internist in Jefferson, LA?
Dr. William West, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Jefferson, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. West is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. West’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. West’s office at (504) 842-3925.
What languages does Dr. West speak?
Dr. West and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. West treat?
As a Internist, Dr. West 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. West. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Lupus with Organ Involvement
- Lupus
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- SLE Affecting Organs
- Lupus Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3219: Other organ or system involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Which procedures does Dr. West perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. William West 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. West's office.
Does Dr. West accept my insurance?
Dr. West accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-3925 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. West accept in Jefferson, LA?
Dr. West in Jefferson, 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
Altamed Health Services
Apex Healthcare
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Medicare
Molina
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Where is Dr. West's office located?
Dr. William West's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
Jefferson, LA 70121
(504) 842-3925
What is Dr. West's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. West's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508429218.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. West?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. West
What is Dr. William West's specialty?
Dr. West is a Internist near Jefferson, 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. West to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. William West affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. West is affiliated with Los Angeles General 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 William West accepting new patients in Jefferson, LA?
Yes, Dr. William West is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William West offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. West's office at (504) 842-3925 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William West?
Please contact Dr. West's office at (504) 842-3925 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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