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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Durante, Family Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Richard Durante, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Durante is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Durante’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Durante’s office at (262) 741-2000.
What languages does Dr. Durante speak?
Dr. Durante and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Durante typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Durante 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. Durante. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Durante typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Durante may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Durante's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Durante accept my insurance?
Dr. Durante accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (262) 741-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Durante accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Durante 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
MedImpact Administered Payer
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Durante's office located?
Dr. Richard Durante's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(262) 741-2000
What is Dr. Durante's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Durante's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508279795.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Durante?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Durante
What is Dr. Richard Durante's specialty?
Dr. Durante is a Family Medicine Specialist near New Orleans, LA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Richard Durante affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Durante is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Durante accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Durante is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Durante offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Durante's office at (262) 741-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Durante?
Please contact Dr. Durante's office at (262) 741-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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