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Dr. Luther St James, MD
Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
New Orleans, LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. St James, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Luther St James, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. St James typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
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:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Tonsillitis
- Inflamed Tonsils
- Tonsil Infection
- Sore Tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0390: Acute tonsillitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Throat pain
- Pharyngitis
- Throat discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R070: Pain in throat
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. St James typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Luther St James 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. St James' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
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
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 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. Luther St James affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. St James is affiliated with Uab Hospital 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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