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Dr. Brian Erickson, MD

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Erickson, Family Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Brian Erickson, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Erickson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Erickson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Erickson’s office at (504) 842-2644.

    What languages does Dr. Erickson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Erickson typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Erickson 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. Erickson. 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:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    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:

    • Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Worsening chronic heart failure
    • Acute decompensated heart failure
    • Sudden worsening heart failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Erickson typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Brian Erickson may include:

    Please contact Dr. Erickson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Erickson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Erickson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-2644 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Erickson in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Erickson's office located?

    Dr. Brian Erickson's Primary Practice

    1514 Jefferson Hwy

    New Orleans, LA 70121

    (504) 842-2644

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    Dr. Brian Erickson's Practice 2

    100 Medical Center Dr

    Slidell, LA 70461

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

    Dr. Erickson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730539297.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Erickson?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Erickson's specialty?

    Dr. Erickson is a Family Medicine Specialist near New Orleans, LA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Brian Erickson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Erickson is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital, Baptist Hospital Of Miami 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Brian Erickson accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Erickson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Erickson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Erickson's office at (504) 842-2644 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Erickson?

    Please contact Dr. Erickson's office at (504) 842-2644 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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