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Dr. Shawn Stafford, MD

New Orleans, LA

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Stafford, Pediatric Surgeon in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Shawn Stafford, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Stafford is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stafford’s practice accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stafford’s office at (504) 896-3979.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Stafford?

    Dr. Shawn Stafford, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Stafford empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Orleans/LA community, Dr. Stafford is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Is Dr. Stafford board certified as a Pediatric Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Shawn Stafford, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Stafford speak?

    Dr. Stafford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Stafford treat?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Stafford 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. Stafford. 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:

    • Obesity
    • Severe Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Severe Acute Appendicitis with Perforation, Infection, and Abscess
    • Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
    • Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
    • Appendicitis
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack
    • Burst Appendix with Gangrene and Abscess
    • Perforated Appendix with Localized Infection and Tissue Death
    • Complicated Appendicitis
    • Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
    • Localized Ruptured Appendix
    • Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
    • Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
    • Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
    • Early Appendicitis with Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
    • K3533: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, with abscess
    • K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
    • K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Ingrown Nail
    • Nail Disease
    • Ingrown toenail
    • Onychocryptosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L600: Ingrowing nail

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy
    • Ostomy
    • Feeding Tube Opening
    • Stomach Stoma
    • G-tube

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z931: Gastrostomy status

    Also known as:

    • Trunk Lump or Swelling
    • Body Mass
    • Torso Lump
    • Trunk Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk

    Also known as:

    • Acanthosis Nigricans
    • Skin Pigmentation Disorder
    • AN
    • Dark Skin Patches
    • Thickened Dark Skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L83: Acanthosis nigricans

    Also known as:

    • Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Double Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in Both Groins
    • Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Pilonidal Cyst with Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Infected Tailbone Cyst
    • Sacrococcygeal Abscess
    • Tailbone Abscess

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0501: Pilonidal cyst with abscess

    What procedures does Dr. Stafford perform?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Stafford performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Stafford. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Ingrown Toenail Removal (Wedge Excision)
    • Wedge Resection of Nail Fold
    • Ingrown Toenail Surgery
    • Partial Nail Avulsion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11765: Wedge excision of skin of nail fold (eg, for ingrown toenail)

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Injury Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less

    Does Dr. Stafford accept my insurance?

    Dr. Stafford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 896-3979 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Stafford accept in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Stafford in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

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    Where is Dr. Stafford's office located?

    Dr. Shawn Stafford's Primary Practice

    200 Henry Clay Ave

    New Orleans, LA 70118

    (504) 896-3979

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    Dr. Shawn Stafford's Practice 2

    17600 Interstate 45 S

    Conroe, TX 77384

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    Dr. Shawn Stafford's Practice 3

    6651 Main St

    Houston, TX 77030

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    What is Dr. Stafford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Stafford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487863627.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stafford?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stafford

    What is Dr. Shawn Stafford's specialty?

    Dr. Stafford is a Pediatric Surgeon near New Orleans, LA. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Stafford to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Shawn Stafford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Stafford is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Texas Children's Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Shawn Stafford accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Shawn Stafford is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shawn Stafford offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Stafford's office at (504) 896-3979 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shawn Stafford?

    Please contact Dr. Stafford's office at (504) 896-3979 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Shawn Stafford have?

    Dr. Shawn Stafford is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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