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Dr. Christine Cao, MD
New Orleans, LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cao, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Christine Cao, MD is an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Cao is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cao’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cao’s office.
What languages does Dr. Cao speak?
Dr. Cao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Cao treat?
As a Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cao 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. Cao. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
Also known as:
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
- Skin Rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L309: Dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Lower Right Leg
- Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Left Lower Leg
- Skin Condition
- Open Sore on Leg
- Skin Wound on Leg
- Non-healing Wound
- Non-Pressure Leg Sore
- Persistent Leg Wound
- Left Leg Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore on Lower Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97912: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed
- L97922: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Chronic Ulcer of the Left Ankle
- Chronic Ulcer of the Right Foot
- Chronic Ulcer of the Right Ankle
- Skin Condition
- Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore
- Venous Ulcer
- Non-healing Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97322: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left ankle with fat layer exposed
- L97512: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with fat layer exposed
- L97312: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right ankle with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers and Inflammation
- Vascular Disease
- Inflamed Venous Hypertension Ulcers
- High Venous Pressure with Sores and Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87332: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of left lower extremity
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Inflamed Ulcer
- Vascular Disease
- Inflamed Venous Ulcer
- Chronic Venous Stasis Ulcer with Inflammation
- Venous Leg Ulcer with Redness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87331: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of right lower extremity
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
- L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
Also known as:
- External Surgical Wound Opening
- Wounds and Injuries
- External wound dehiscence
- Surgical incision separation
- Outer wound rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Open Abdominal Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Stomach Wound
- Abdominal Skin Tear
- Trunk Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S31109A: Unspecified open wound of abdominal wall, unspecified quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Skin Problems from Radiation
- Radiation Exposure
- Skin Condition
- Radiation dermatitis
- Radiation skin reaction
- Radiation-induced skin changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- L598: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation
Also known as:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
- Skin Condition
- Foot Ulcer
- Open Sore on Foot
- Venous Ulcer
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97522: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Left Lower Leg Open Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Left Lower Leg Injury
- Left Calf Wound
- Left Shin Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81802A: Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Right Lower Leg Open Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Right Leg Cut
- Right Leg Injury
- Open Sore on Right Lower Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81801A: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Chronic Left Calf Ulcer with Exposed Fat
- Skin Condition
- Left calf deep ulcer
- Fat layer exposed left calf wound
- Left calf ulcer stage 2
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97222: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Chronic Vein Problems with Ulcers and Inflammation
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Stasis Ulcer
- Leg Ulcers from Poor Circulation
- Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87333: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of bilateral lower extremity
Which procedures does Dr. Cao perform as a Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist?
As a Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christine Cao 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. Cao's office.
Does Dr. Cao accept my insurance?
Dr. Cao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cao accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Cao 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cao's office located?
What is Dr. Cao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285926592.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cao
What is Dr. Christine Cao's specialty?
Dr. Cao is a Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist near New Orleans, LA. Physicians specializing in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, who may come from various specialties such as preventive medicine or emergency medicine, treat conditions like decompression illness, diving accidents, carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, radiation and burn tissue damage, and bone infections using hyperbaric oxygen therapy. These specialists also consult with other physicians on hyperbaric chamber operations, evaluate risks, and implement preventive measures to safeguard divers and individuals working in altered atmospheric conditions from disease and disability. Contact Dr. Cao to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christine Cao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cao is affiliated with Touro Infirmary Lcmc Health 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
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Is Christine Cao accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Christine Cao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christine Cao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cao's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christine Cao?
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