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25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Keshelava, Infectious Disease Specialist in Covington, LA?
Dr. George Keshelava, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Covington, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Keshelava is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Keshelava’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Keshelava’s office at (985) 867-8585.
Where did Dr. Keshelava go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Tbilisi State Med University
Is Dr. Keshelava board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. George Keshelava, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Keshelava speak?
Dr. Keshelava and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Keshelava typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Keshelava 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. Keshelava. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
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- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Keshelava typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. George Keshelava may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Keshelava's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Keshelava accept my insurance?
Dr. Keshelava accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 867-8585 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Keshelava accept in Covington, LA?
Dr. Keshelava in Covington, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Keshelava's office located?
What is Dr. Keshelava's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Keshelava's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255541975.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Keshelava?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Keshelava
What is Dr. George Keshelava's specialty?
Dr. Keshelava is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Covington, LA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. George Keshelava affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Keshelava is affiliated with St. Tammany Parish Hospital, North Oaks Medical Center, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital Gulfport, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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
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Is George Keshelava accepting new patients in Covington, LA?
Yes, Dr. George Keshelava is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Keshelava offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Keshelava's office at (985) 867-8585 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Keshelava?
Please contact Dr. Keshelava's office at (985) 867-8585 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. George Keshelava have?
Dr. George Keshelava is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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