CG
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gretchen, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Catherine Gretchen, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Gretchen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gretchen’s office at (504) 842-3900.
What languages does Dr. Gretchen speak?
Dr. Gretchen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gretchen typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gretchen 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. Gretchen. 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:
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Discordant Ventriculoarterial Connection
- Double Outlet Right Ventricle
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Unspecified Congenital Heart Defect
- Narrowing of the Aorta
- Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Complex Heart Defect
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
- Transposition of the Great Arteries
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- Heart Artery Misconnection
- DORV
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Heart Birth Defect
- Heart Malformation at Birth
- Aortic Coarctation
- CoA
- Pinched Aorta
- Complete AVSD
- Full Endocardial Cushion Defect
- Large Hole in Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- Q203: Discordant ventriculoarterial connection
- Q201: Double outlet right ventricle
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
- Q249: Congenital malformation of heart, unspecified
- Q251: Coarctation of aorta
- Q2123: Complete atrioventricular septal defect
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gretchen typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Gretchen may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Gretchen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gretchen accept my insurance?
Dr. Gretchen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-3900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gretchen accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Gretchen in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Health Group
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Gretchen's office located?
Dr. Catherine Gretchen's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-3900
What is Dr. Gretchen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gretchen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912297128.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gretchen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gretchen
What is Dr. Catherine Gretchen's specialty?
Dr. Gretchen is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near New Orleans, LA.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Catherine Gretchen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gretchen is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Slidell Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Catherine Gretchen accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Gretchen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Catherine Gretchen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gretchen's office at (504) 842-3900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Catherine Gretchen?
Please contact Dr. Gretchen's office at (504) 842-3900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist Near New Orleans, LA
SD
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Sumit Datta, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA.
New Orleans, LA
NF
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Nicole Fiore, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA.
New Orleans, LA
MC
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Melissa Crowder, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA.
New Orleans, LA