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Who is Dr. St John, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Jay St John, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA. Dr. St John is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. St John’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. St John’s office at (504) 648-2500.
What languages does Dr. St John speak?
Dr. St John and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. St John typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. St John 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. St John. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. St John typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. St John performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. St John. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. St John accept my insurance?
Dr. St John accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 648-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. St John accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. St John in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. St John's office located?
Dr. Jay St John's Primary Practice
3525 Prytania St Ste 526
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 648-2500
What is Dr. St John's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. St John's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578820619.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. St John?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. St John
What is Dr. Jay St John's specialty?
Dr. St John is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near New Orleans, LA.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Jay St John affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, St John is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Touro Infirmary LCMC Health. 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
When to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jay St John accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Jay St John is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jay St John offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. St John's office at (504) 648-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jay St John?
Please contact Dr. St John's office at (504) 648-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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