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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Crowder, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Melissa Crowder, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Crowder is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Crowder’s office at (504) 842-3900.
What languages does Dr. Crowder speak?
Dr. Crowder and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Crowder typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Crowder 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. Crowder. 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:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sudden Severe Breathing Difficulty
- Acute respiratory failure
- ARDS
- Severe breathing distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0603: Acute respiratory distress
Also known as:
- Other Specified Lung Disorder
- Other Breathing Conditions
- Miscellaneous Respiratory Diseases
- Specific Lung Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J988: Other specified respiratory disorders
Also known as:
- Newborn Jaundice
- Jaundice
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Infant Jaundice
- Physiological Jaundice
ICD-10 Codes:
- P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Crowder typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Crowder may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Crowder's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Crowder accept my insurance?
Dr. Crowder 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. Crowder accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Crowder 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Crowder's office located?
Dr. Melissa Crowder's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-3900
What is Dr. Crowder's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Crowder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639465180.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crowder?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Crowder
What is Dr. Melissa Crowder's specialty?
Dr. Crowder 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. Melissa Crowder affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Crowder is affiliated with St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Slidell Memorial Hospital, North Oaks Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock 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
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Is Melissa Crowder accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Crowder is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Crowder offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Crowder's office at (504) 842-3900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Crowder?
Please contact Dr. Crowder's office at (504) 842-3900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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