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Dr. William Carter, MD

Dr. William Carter, MD

Hospitalist

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Carter, Hospitalist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. William Carter, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Carter graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Carter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carter’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carter’s office at (504) 842-4000.

    Where did Dr. Carter go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Carter board certified as a Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. William Carter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Carter speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Carter typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Carter 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. Carter. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Worsening chronic heart failure
    • Acute decompensated heart failure
    • Sudden worsening heart failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Carter typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. William Carter may include:

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

    Does Dr. Carter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Carter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Carter 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Carter's office located?

    Dr. William Carter's Primary Practice

    1514 Jefferson Hwy

    New Orleans, LA 70121

    (504) 842-4000

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    Dr. William Carter's Practice 2

    100 Medical Center Dr

    Slidell, LA 70461

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

    Dr. Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942404454.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carter?

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

    What is Dr. William Carter's specialty?

    Dr. Carter is a Hospitalist near New Orleans, LA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is Dr. William Carter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Carter is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner St. Anne 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. William Carter accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. William Carter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Carter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Carter's office at (504) 842-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. William Carter?

    Please contact Dr. Carter's office at (504) 842-4000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Carter's office located?

    Dr. Carter's offices are located in New Orleans, LA and Slidell, LA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Carter have?

    Dr. William Carter is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.