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Dr. Robert Amato, MD
Covington, LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amato, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Covington, LA?
Dr. Robert Amato, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Covington, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Amato is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amato’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amato’s office.
What languages does Dr. Amato speak?
Dr. Amato and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Amato typically treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Amato 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. Amato. 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:
- 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Amato typically perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Robert Amato may include:
Please contact Dr. Amato's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Amato accept my insurance?
Dr. Amato accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amato accept in Covington, LA?
Dr. Amato in Covington, 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)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Amato's office located?
What is Dr. Amato's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922340793.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amato?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amato
What is Dr. Robert Amato's specialty?
Dr. Amato is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Covington, LA.
What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?
A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.
Is this Dr. Robert Amato affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amato is affiliated with St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, North Oaks Medical Center 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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Robert Amato accepting new patients in Covington, LA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Amato is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Amato offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amato's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Amato?
Please contact Dr. Amato's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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