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Dr. Cara Coleman, MD

Jefferson, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Coleman, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Jefferson, LA?

    Dr. Cara Coleman, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Jefferson, LA. Dr. Coleman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Coleman’s office at (773) 484-1000.

    What languages does Dr. Coleman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Coleman typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Coleman 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. Coleman. 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.

    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:

    • Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
    • Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    Also known as:

    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Severe Breathing Difficulty
    • Acute respiratory failure
    • ARDS
    • Severe breathing distress

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0603: Acute respiratory distress

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Tetralogy of Fallot
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Critical congenital heart disease
    • TOF
    • Blue Baby Syndrome
    • Complex Heart Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Oxygen
    • Lung Disease
    • Hypoxemia
    • Reduced oxygen in blood
    • Oxygen deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0902: Hypoxemia

    What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Coleman typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Cara Coleman may include:

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

    Does Dr. Coleman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Coleman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 484-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Coleman accept in Jefferson, LA?

    Dr. Coleman in Jefferson, 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 and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Ochsner Health

    • State of Mississippi

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Coleman's office located?

    Dr. Cara Coleman's Primary Practice

    1514 Jefferson Hwy

    Jefferson, LA 70121

    (773) 484-1000

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

    Dr. Coleman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376073221.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Coleman?

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

    What is Dr. Cara Coleman's specialty?

    Dr. Coleman is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Jefferson, LA.

    What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?

    A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.

    Is this Dr. Cara Coleman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Coleman 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

    When to see a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Critical Care 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 Cara Coleman accepting new patients in Jefferson, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Cara Coleman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cara Coleman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Coleman's office at (773) 484-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Cara Coleman?

    Please contact Dr. Coleman's office at (773) 484-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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