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Dr. Meredith Allain, MD

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Allain, Clinical Geneticist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Meredith Allain, MD is a Clinical Geneticist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Allain is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Allain’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Allain’s office at (504) 842-3900.

    What languages does Dr. Allain speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Clinical Geneticist like Dr. Allain typically treat?

    As a Clinical Geneticist, Dr. Allain 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. Allain. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism
    • Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Genetic Counseling
    • Genetic risk assessment
    • Hereditary counseling
    • DNA counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7183: Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling

    Also known as:

    • Family history of other specified Condition
    • Family history of genetic disease carrier
    • Family History
    • Genetic Disorder
    • Inherited health risks
    • Genetic predisposition to certain conditions
    • Family history of specific illnesses
    • Inherited genetic disease risk
    • Genetic carrier status in family
    • Family history of inherited conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8489: Family history of other specified conditions
    • Z8481: Family history of carrier of genetic disease

    Also known as:

    • Other Genetic and Chromosomal Screening
    • Genetic Disease Carrier Screening
    • Genetic Testing
    • Health Screening
    • Additional Genetic Testing
    • Advanced Chromosome Screening
    • Specific Genetic Anomaly Screening
    • Genetic Carrier Test
    • Hereditary Disease Carrier Screening
    • Preconception Genetic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1379: Encounter for other screening for genetic and chromosomal anomalies
    • Z1371: Encounter for nonprocreative screening for genetic disease carrier status

    Also known as:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Family History of Birth Defects or Genetic Disorder
    • Birth Defects
    • Family History
    • Genetic Disorder
    • Genetic risk for birth defects
    • Hereditary chromosomal abnormalities
    • Congenital anomalies in family

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8279: Family history of other congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities

    Also known as:

    • Down Syndrome
    • Trisomy 21
    • Mongolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q909: Down syndrome, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chromosomal Abnormality
    • Genetic Disorder
    • Genetic Chromosome Disorder
    • Chromosome Problem
    • Aneuploidy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q999: Chromosomal abnormality, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    What procedures does a Clinical Geneticist like Dr. Allain typically perform?

    As a Clinical Geneticist, Dr. Allain 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. Allain. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Allain accept my insurance?

    Dr. Allain accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-3900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Allain 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Ochsner Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Allain's office located?

    Dr. Meredith Allain's Primary Practice

    1315 Jefferson Hwy

    New Orleans, LA 70121

    (504) 842-3900

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

    Dr. Allain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912394925.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Allain?

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

    What is Dr. Meredith Allain's specialty?

    Dr. Allain is a Clinical Geneticist near New Orleans, LA.

    What does a Clinical Geneticist do?

    A clinical geneticist is adept at offering thorough diagnostic, management, and counseling services for genetic disorders.

    Is this Dr. Meredith Allain affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Allain is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner Lsu Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, 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 Clinical Geneticist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Meredith Allain accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Meredith Allain is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Meredith Allain offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Allain's office at (504) 842-3900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Meredith Allain?

    Please contact Dr. Allain's office at (504) 842-3900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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