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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Walley, Neurocritical Care Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Megan Walley, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Walley is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walley’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walley’s office at (504) 842-3980.
What languages does Dr. Walley speak?
Dr. Walley and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Walley treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Walley 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. Walley. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Which procedures does Dr. Walley perform as a Neurocritical Care Specialist?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Megan Walley may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Walley's office.
Does Dr. Walley accept my insurance?
Dr. Walley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-3980 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walley accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Walley 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
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of Louisiana
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Where is Dr. Walley's office located?
Dr. Megan Walley's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-3980
What is Dr. Walley's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407218811.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walley?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walley
What is Dr. Megan Walley's specialty?
Dr. Walley is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near New Orleans, LA. Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed. Contact Dr. Walley to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Megan Walley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Walley is affiliated with St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ohiohealth Riverside Methodist Hospital 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 Neurocritical Care Specialist?
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Is Megan Walley accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Megan Walley is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Megan Walley offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Walley's office at (504) 842-3980 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Megan Walley?
Please contact Dr. Walley's office at (504) 842-3980 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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