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Dr. Ann Arens, MD

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Arens, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Ann Arens, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Arens is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arens’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Arens’s office at (612) 309-0181.

    What languages does Dr. Arens speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Arens typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Arens 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. Arens. 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
    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Arens typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ann Arens may include:

    Please contact Dr. Arens' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Arens accept my insurance?

    Dr. Arens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (612) 309-0181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Arens in New Orleans, 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. Arens' office located?

    Dr. Ann Arens' Primary Practice

    1514 Jefferson Hwy

    New Orleans, LA 70121

    (612) 309-0181

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    Dr. Ann Arens' Practice 2

    2500 Belle Chasse Hwy

    Terrytown, LA 70056

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

    Dr. Arens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467687723.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Arens?

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

    What is Dr. Ann Arens's specialty?

    Dr. Arens is a 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 this Dr. Ann Arens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Arens is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Ann Arens accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Ann Arens is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ann Arens offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Arens's office at (612) 309-0181 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ann Arens?

    Please contact Dr. Arens's office at (612) 309-0181 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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