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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stirgus, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Westwego, LA?
Dr. Andrea Stirgus, DO is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Westwego, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Stirgus is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stirgus’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stirgus’s office at (330) 375-3584.
What languages does Dr. Stirgus speak?
Dr. Stirgus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Stirgus typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Stirgus 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. Stirgus. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Stirgus typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Andrea Stirgus may include:
Please contact Dr. Stirgus' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Stirgus accept my insurance?
Dr. Stirgus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (330) 375-3584 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stirgus accept in Westwego, LA?
Dr. Stirgus in Westwego, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Stirgus' office located?
What is Dr. Stirgus's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stirgus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548794431.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stirgus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stirgus
What is Dr. Andrea Stirgus's specialty?
Dr. Stirgus is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Westwego, LA.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Andrea Stirgus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stirgus is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, West Jefferson 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
When to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Andrea Stirgus accepting new patients in Westwego, LA?
Yes, Dr. Andrea Stirgus is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrea Stirgus offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stirgus's office at (330) 375-3584 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrea Stirgus?
Please contact Dr. Stirgus's office at (330) 375-3584 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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