Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Touchy, Nephrologist in Metairie, LA?
What languages does Dr. Touchy speak?
Dr. Touchy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Touchy typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Touchy 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. Touchy. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
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:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Touchy typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Touchy performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Touchy. 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:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Touchy accept my insurance?
Dr. Touchy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 457-3687 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Touchy accept in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Touchy in Metairie, 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)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Touchy's office located?
Dr. Michael Touchy's Primary Practice
4409 Utica St Ste 100
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 457-3687
What hospitals are Dr. Touchy affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Touchy has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Touchy's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Touchy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346667532.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Touchy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Touchy