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14 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Willoughby, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Christopher Willoughby, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA. He has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified. Dr. Willoughby is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Willoughby’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Willoughby’s office.
Where did Dr. Willoughby go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Tulane University of Louisiana --
Is Dr. Willoughby board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Willoughby, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Willoughby speak?
Dr. Willoughby and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Willoughby typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Willoughby 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. Willoughby. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Psychosis
- Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic break
- Mental break
- Psychotic episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Willoughby typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Willoughby 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. Willoughby's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Willoughby accept my insurance?
Dr. Willoughby accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Willoughby accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Willoughby in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CCMSI
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Willoughby's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Willoughby affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Willoughby has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
East Jefferson General Hospital,Metairie, LA
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
East Jefferson General Hospital,Metairie, LA
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans,New Orleans, LARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans,New Orleans, LA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center,McComb, MSRanked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center,McComb, MS
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Memorial Hospital Gulfport,Gulfport, MSRanked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Memorial Hospital Gulfport,Gulfport, MS
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 3 Procedures
University Medical Center New Orleans,New Orleans, LA
University Medical Center New Orleans,New Orleans, LA
Byrd Regional Hospital,Leesville, LA
Byrd Regional Hospital,Leesville, LA
What is Dr. Willoughby's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Willoughby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902007453.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Willoughby?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Willoughby
What is Dr. Christopher Willoughby's specialty?
Dr. Willoughby is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near New Orleans, 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 Dr. Christopher Willoughby affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Willoughby is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Gulfport 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 Dr. Christopher Willoughby accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Willoughby is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Willoughby offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Willoughby's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Willoughby?
Please contact Dr. Willoughby's office to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Willoughby's office located?
Dr. Willoughby's office is located in New Orleans, LA.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Willoughby have?
Dr. Christopher Willoughby is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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2000 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70112