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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Effron, Cardiologist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Mark Effron, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Effron is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Effron’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Effron’s office at (504) 842-4135.
What languages does Dr. Effron speak?
Dr. Effron and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Effron treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Effron 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. Effron. 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:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
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
Which procedures does Dr. Effron perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Mark Effron may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Effron's office.
Does Dr. Effron accept my insurance?
Dr. Effron accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-4135 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Effron accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Effron 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 & Blue Shield of Mississippi
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Fox-Everett
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Effron's office located?
Dr. Mark Effron's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-4135
What is Dr. Effron's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Effron's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598139362.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Effron?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Effron
What is Dr. Mark Effron's specialty?
Dr. Effron is a Cardiologist near New Orleans, LA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Effron to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mark Effron affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Effron 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 Mark Effron accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Mark Effron is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mark Effron offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Effron's office at (504) 842-4135 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mark Effron?
Please contact Dr. Effron's office at (504) 842-4135 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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