Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cheuk, Internist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Joan Cheuk, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Cheuk completed her residency at St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Cheuk is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheuk’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheuk’s office at (504) 842-3755.
Where did Dr. Cheuk go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine
Is Dr. Cheuk board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Joan Cheuk, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Cheuk speak?
Dr. Cheuk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Cheuk treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Cheuk 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. Cheuk. 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.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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 on Chronic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) 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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
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 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
Which procedures does Dr. Cheuk perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joan Cheuk may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cheuk's office.
Does Dr. Cheuk accept my insurance?
Dr. Cheuk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-3755 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cheuk accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Cheuk 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
County of Kern (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
SSM Health Care
State of Louisiana
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cheuk's office located?
Dr. Joan Cheuk's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-3755
What is Dr. Cheuk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cheuk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952507519.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cheuk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cheuk
What is Dr. Joan Cheuk's specialty?
Dr. Cheuk is a Internist near New Orleans, LA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Cheuk to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Joan Cheuk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cheuk 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Joan Cheuk accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Joan Cheuk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joan Cheuk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cheuk's office at (504) 842-3755 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joan Cheuk?
Please contact Dr. Cheuk's office at (504) 842-3755 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joan Cheuk have?
Dr. Joan Cheuk is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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