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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mcnary, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. James Mcnary, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Mcnary is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcnary’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcnary’s office.
What languages does Dr. Mcnary speak?
Dr. Mcnary and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Mcnary typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Mcnary 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. Mcnary. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Mcnary typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. James Mcnary may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Mcnary's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mcnary accept my insurance?
Dr. Mcnary 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. Mcnary accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Mcnary in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mcnary's office located?
What is Dr. Mcnary's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mcnary's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548610033.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcnary?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcnary
What is Dr. James Mcnary's specialty?
Dr. Mcnary is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near New Orleans, LA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. James Mcnary affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mcnary is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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 James Mcnary accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. James Mcnary is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Mcnary offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mcnary's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Mcnary?
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