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Dr. Luther St James, MD

New Orleans, LA

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    Who is Dr. St James, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Luther St James, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. St James is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. St James’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. St James’s office at (504) 568-4750.

    What languages does Dr. St James speak?

    Dr. St James and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. St James treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. St James 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. St James. 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:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms
    • Nasal Congestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
    • J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]

    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:

    • Flu
    • Influenza with complications
    • Severe Flu
    • Flu side effects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J1189: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other manifestations

    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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillitis
    • Inflamed Tonsils
    • Tonsil Infection
    • Sore Tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0390: Acute tonsillitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19 Testing
    • Coronavirus Test
    • SARS-CoV-2 Test
    • COVID Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Back Pain
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Skin infection
    • Bacterial skin inflammation
    • Acute skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. St James perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by a Dr. Luther St James may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. St James' office.

    Does Dr. St James accept my insurance?

    Dr. St James accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 568-4750 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. St James accept in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. St James 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

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. St James' office located?

    Dr. Luther St James' Primary Practice

    1542 Tulane Ave

    New Orleans, LA 70112

    (504) 568-4750

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    Dr. Luther St James' Practice 2

    3908 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 5

    Metairie, LA 70002

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    What is Dr. St James's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. St James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245692698.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. St James?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. St James

    What is Dr. Luther St James's specialty?

    Dr. St James is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near New Orleans, LA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. St James to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Luther St James affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, St James is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Luther St James accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Luther St James is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Luther St James offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. St James's office at (504) 568-4750 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Luther St James?

    Please contact Dr. St James's office at (504) 568-4750 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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