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Dr. John Helmstetter, MD

Anesthesiologist

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Helmstetter, Anesthesiologist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. John Helmstetter, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Helmstetter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Helmstetter’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Helmstetter’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Helmstetter speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Helmstetter typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Helmstetter 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. Helmstetter. 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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Helmstetter typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. John Helmstetter may include:

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

    Does Dr. Helmstetter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Helmstetter 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. Helmstetter accept in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Helmstetter in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Helmstetter's office located?

    Dr. John Helmstetter's Primary Practice

    2832 Burdette St

    New Orleans, LA 70125

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    Dr. John Helmstetter's Practice 2

    1542 Tulane Ave

    New Orleans, LA 70112

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    What hospitals are Dr. Helmstetter affiliated with?

    Dr. Helmstetter has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    University Medical Center New Orleans,New Orleans, LA
    New Orleans East Hospital,New Orleans, LA

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

    Dr. Helmstetter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770902066.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Helmstetter?

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

    What is Dr. John Helmstetter's specialty?

    Dr. Helmstetter is an Anesthesiologist near New Orleans, LA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. John Helmstetter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Helmstetter is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Medical Center New Orleans, New Orleans East Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. 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 Dr. John Helmstetter accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. John Helmstetter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Helmstetter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Helmstetter's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Helmstetter?

    Please contact Dr. Helmstetter's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Helmstetter's office located?

    Dr. Helmstetter's office is located in New Orleans, LA.