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Dr. Sarah Schwertner, MD
Metairie, LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schwertner, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Sarah Schwertner, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Metairie, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Schwertner is fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schwertner’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schwertner’s office at (504) 885-2505.
What languages does Dr. Schwertner speak?
Dr. Schwertner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Schwertner treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Schwertner 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. Schwertner. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Lung Scarring
- Fibrotic Lung Disease
- Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified
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:
- 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
Which procedures does Dr. Schwertner perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Schwertner may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Schwertner's office.
Does Dr. Schwertner accept my insurance?
Dr. Schwertner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 885-2505 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schwertner accept in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Schwertner in Metairie, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fox-Everett
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Schwertner's office located?
Dr. Sarah Schwertner's Primary Practice
3848 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 101
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 885-2505
What is Dr. Schwertner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schwertner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992062897.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schwertner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schwertner
What is Dr. Sarah Schwertner's specialty?
Dr. Schwertner is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Metairie, LA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Schwertner to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sarah Schwertner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schwertner is affiliated with St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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
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Is Sarah Schwertner accepting new patients in Metairie, LA?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Schwertner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Schwertner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schwertner's office at (504) 885-2505 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Schwertner?
Please contact Dr. Schwertner's office at (504) 885-2505 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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