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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Parkerson, Vascular Surgeon in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Godfrey Parkerson, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA. He is board certified. Dr. Parkerson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Parkerson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Parkerson’s office at (504) 842-4053.
What languages does Dr. Parkerson speak?
Dr. Parkerson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Parkerson treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Parkerson 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. Parkerson. 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:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Vein Compression
- Vascular Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
- Venous Compression Syndrome
- Pinched Vein
- Vein Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
- I871: Compression of vein
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Right Lower Leg Open Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Right Leg Cut
- Right Leg Injury
- Open Sore on Right Lower Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81801D: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, subsequent encounter
- S81801A: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
- I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Disorder
- Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Brachial Plexus Injury
- Shoulder Nerve Damage
- Arm Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- G540: Brachial plexus disorders
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:
- Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
Also known as:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Left Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
- Left Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
Also known as:
- Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
- Blood Clots
- Vascular device thrombosis
- Clot in vascular implant
- Blood vessel graft blood clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Swelling
- Fluid Retention in Limbs
- Chronic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Leg Pain
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Lower limb pain
- Leg discomfort
- Aching leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79606: Pain in leg, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Parkerson perform as a Vascular Surgeon?
As a Vascular Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Godfrey Parkerson may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Parkerson's office.
Does Dr. Parkerson accept my insurance?
Dr. Parkerson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-4053 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Parkerson accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Parkerson 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 Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Parkerson's office located?
Dr. Godfrey Parkerson's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-4053
What is Dr. Parkerson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Parkerson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245659549.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Parkerson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Parkerson
What is Dr. Godfrey Parkerson's specialty?
Dr. Parkerson is a Vascular Surgeon near New Orleans, LA. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Parkerson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Godfrey Parkerson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Parkerson is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Godfrey Parkerson accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Godfrey Parkerson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Godfrey Parkerson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Parkerson's office at (504) 842-4053 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Godfrey Parkerson?
Please contact Dr. Parkerson's office at (504) 842-4053 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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