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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Forrest, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Slidell, LA?
Dr. Edwin Forrest, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Slidell, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Forrest is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Forrest’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Forrest’s office at (985) 646-5523.
Is Dr. Forrest board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Edwin Forrest, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Forrest speak?
Dr. Forrest and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Forrest typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Forrest 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. Forrest. 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:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Forrest typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Edwin Forrest may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Forrest's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Forrest accept my insurance?
Dr. Forrest accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 646-5523 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Forrest accept in Slidell, LA?
Dr. Forrest in Slidell, 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
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Forrest's office located?
What is Dr. Forrest's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Forrest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568663698.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forrest?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Forrest
What is Dr. Edwin Forrest's specialty?
Dr. Forrest is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Slidell, LA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Edwin Forrest affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Forrest is affiliated with Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Memorial Hospital Stone County 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Edwin Forrest accepting new patients in Slidell, LA?
Yes, Dr. Edwin Forrest is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edwin Forrest offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Forrest's office at (985) 646-5523 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edwin Forrest?
Please contact Dr. Forrest's office at (985) 646-5523 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Edwin Forrest have?
Dr. Edwin Forrest is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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