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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Banks, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Darnna Banks, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Banks is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Banks’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Banks’s office at (312) 864-4505.
What languages does Dr. Banks speak?
Dr. Banks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Banks treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Banks 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. Banks. 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:
- Constipation
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Which procedures does Dr. Banks perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by Dr. Darnna Banks may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Banks' office.
Does Dr. Banks accept my insurance?
Dr. Banks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 864-4505 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Banks accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Banks in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Triple-S
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Bowling Green State University
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Independence Blue Cross
SSM Health Care
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Banks' office located?
Dr. Darnna Banks' Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(312) 864-4505
What is Dr. Banks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Banks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437507266.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Banks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Banks
What is Dr. Darnna Banks's specialty?
Dr. Banks is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near New Orleans, LA. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Banks to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Darnna Banks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Banks is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock, Ochsner LSU Health - St. Mary 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
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Is Darnna Banks accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Darnna Banks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Darnna Banks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Banks's office at (312) 864-4505 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Darnna Banks?
Please contact Dr. Banks's office at (312) 864-4505 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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