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Dr. Alexander Flood, DO

New Orleans, LA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Flood, Pediatric Emergency Specialist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Alexander Flood, DO is a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Flood is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Flood’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Flood’s office at (225) 374-1410.

    What languages does Dr. Flood speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Flood treat?

    As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, Dr. Flood 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. Flood. 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:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Medical Check After Other Accident
    • Post-injury medical exam
    • Accident injury evaluation
    • General accident checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z043: Encounter for examination and observation following other accident

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Which procedures does Dr. Flood perform as a Pediatric Emergency Specialist?

    As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alexander Flood may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Flood's office.

    Does Dr. Flood accept my insurance?

    Dr. Flood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 374-1410 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Flood 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

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Flood's office located?

    Dr. Alexander Flood's Primary Practice

    1401 Foucher St

    New Orleans, LA 70115

    (225) 374-1410

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    Dr. Alexander Flood's Practice 2

    5000 Hennessy Blvd

    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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    Dr. Alexander Flood's Practice 3

    8300 Constantin Blvd

    Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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

    Dr. Flood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932542586.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Flood?

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

    What is Dr. Alexander Flood's specialty?

    Dr. Flood is a Pediatric Emergency Specialist near New Orleans, LA. Pediatric Emergency Medicine is a clinical subspecialty dedicated to the care of acutely ill or injured children in the emergency department setting. Contact Dr. Flood to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alexander Flood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Flood 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Emergency Specialist?

    Explore Pediatric Emergency Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Alexander Flood accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    No, Dr. Alexander Flood is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alexander Flood offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Flood's office at (225) 374-1410 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alexander Flood?

    Please contact Dr. Flood's office at (225) 374-1410 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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