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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Toups, Internist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Kristen Toups, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Toups is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Toups’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Toups’s office at (504) 842-7511.
What languages does Dr. Toups speak?
Dr. Toups and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Toups treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Toups 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. Toups. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- 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
Which procedures does Dr. Toups perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kristen Toups may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Toups' office.
Does Dr. Toups accept my insurance?
Dr. Toups accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-7511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Toups accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Toups 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Toups' office located?
Dr. Kristen Toups' Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-7511
What is Dr. Toups's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Toups's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922493832.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Toups?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Toups
What is Dr. Kristen Toups's specialty?
Dr. Toups is a Internist near New Orleans, LA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Toups to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kristen Toups affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Toups 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 Kristen Toups accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Kristen Toups is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristen Toups offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Toups's office at (504) 842-7511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristen Toups?
Please contact Dr. Toups's office at (504) 842-7511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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