MD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. Difranco is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Difranco’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Difranco typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Psychosis
- Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic break
- Mental break
- Psychotic episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Difranco typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Difranco's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Difranco's office located?
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.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Mary Difranco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Difranco is affiliated with Terrebonne General Health System, North Oaks Medical Center, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, East Jefferson General Hospital 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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