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Who is Dr. Joplin, Internist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Christopher Joplin, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Joplin graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Tulane University Hospital and Clinic. Dr. Joplin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Joplin’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Joplin’s office at (504) 988-7518.
Where did Dr. Joplin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tulane University Hospital and Clinic
Medical School: Tulane University of Louisiana -- | Tulane Univ School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Joplin speak?
Dr. Joplin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Joplin typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Joplin 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. Joplin. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Joplin typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Joplin may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Joplin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Joplin accept my insurance?
Dr. Joplin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 988-7518 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Joplin accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Joplin 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicaid
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Joplin's office located?
Tulane University School Of Medicine
1430 Tulane Ave # 16
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 988-7518
What is Dr. Joplin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Joplin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427251677.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Joplin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Joplin
What is Dr. Christopher Joplin's specialty?
Dr. Joplin is a Internist near New Orleans, LA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.