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Who is Dr. Difranco, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Mary Difranco, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Difranco is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Difranco’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Difranco’s office at (504) 702-2287.
What languages does Dr. Difranco speak?
Dr. Difranco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Difranco treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Difranco 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. Difranco. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Psychosis
- Delusional Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic break
- Mental break
- Psychotic episode
- Paranoid disorder
- Delusions
- Psychotic disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
- F22: Delusional disorders
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Difranco perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Mary Difranco may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Difranco's office.
Does Dr. Difranco accept my insurance?
Dr. Difranco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 702-2287 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Difranco accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Difranco 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Federal Assistance
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Difranco's office located?
Dr. Mary Difranco's Primary Practice
2001 Tulane Ave Fl 2 Ste 2720
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 702-2287
What is Dr. Difranco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Difranco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225422538.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Difranco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Difranco
What is Dr. Mary Difranco's specialty?
Dr. Difranco is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near New Orleans, LA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Difranco to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mary Difranco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Difranco is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Medical Center New Orleans. 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
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Is Mary Difranco accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Mary Difranco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mary Difranco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Difranco's office at (504) 702-2287 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mary Difranco?
Please contact Dr. Difranco's office at (504) 702-2287 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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