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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Griffin, Internist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Sarah Griffin, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Griffin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Griffin’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Griffin’s office at (347) 271-0784.
What languages does Dr. Griffin speak?
Dr. Griffin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Griffin treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Griffin 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. Griffin. 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:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
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:
- Tension Headache
- Headache
- Stress Headache
- Muscle Contraction Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G44209: Tension-type headache, unspecified, not intractable
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Brief Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Short-term psychosis
- Acute psychosis
- Temporary mental break
ICD-10 Codes:
- F23: Brief psychotic disorder
Which procedures does Dr. Griffin perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sarah Griffin may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Griffin's office.
Does Dr. Griffin accept my insurance?
Dr. Griffin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (347) 271-0784 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Griffin accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Griffin in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ascension Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Griffin's office located?
What is Dr. Griffin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Griffin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023404142.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Griffin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Griffin
What is Dr. Sarah Griffin's specialty?
Dr. Griffin is a Internist near New Orleans, LA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Griffin to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sarah Griffin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Griffin is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center 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
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Is Sarah Griffin accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Griffin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Griffin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Griffin's office at (347) 271-0784 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Griffin?
Please contact Dr. Griffin's office at (347) 271-0784 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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