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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nerad, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Fort Polk, LA?
Dr. Dane Nerad, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Polk, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Nerad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nerad’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nerad’s office at (337) 239-5278.
What languages does Dr. Nerad speak?
Dr. Nerad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nerad treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nerad 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. Nerad. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Concussion
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Head Concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S060X0A: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Tooth Decay
- Cavities
- Dental Caries
- Tooth Rot
ICD-10 Codes:
- K029: Dental caries, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Nerad perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Dane Nerad may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nerad's office.
Does Dr. Nerad accept my insurance?
Dr. Nerad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 239-5278 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nerad accept in Fort Polk, LA?
Dr. Nerad in Fort Polk, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Texas
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nerad's office located?
What is Dr. Nerad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nerad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649759655.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nerad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nerad
What is Dr. Dane Nerad's specialty?
Dr. Nerad is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Fort Polk, LA. 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. Contact Dr. Nerad to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dane Nerad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nerad is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Houston, Tx, Hca Houston Healthcare West 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Dane Nerad accepting new patients in Fort Polk, LA?
Yes, Dr. Dane Nerad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dane Nerad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nerad's office at (337) 239-5278 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dane Nerad?
Please contact Dr. Nerad's office at (337) 239-5278 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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