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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cassels, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Elizabeth Cassels, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Cassels is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cassels’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cassels’s office at (225) 387-7000.
What languages does Dr. Cassels speak?
Dr. Cassels and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Cassels treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cassels 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. Cassels. 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:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7910: Myalgia, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- Drug Abuse
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Substance Abuse
- Drug Addiction
- Substance Use Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1910: Other psychoactive substance abuse, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alcohol Abuse with Intoxication
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Problem drinking with intoxication
- Alcohol poisoning
- Acute alcohol intoxication
ICD-10 Codes:
- F10129: Alcohol abuse with intoxication, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
- Bladder Disease
- Urine and Urination
- Cystitis with Hematuria
- Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection
- Bladder Infection with Blood
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3081: Other cystitis with hematuria
Which procedures does Dr. Cassels perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Elizabeth Cassels may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cassels' office.
Does Dr. Cassels accept my insurance?
Dr. Cassels accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 387-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cassels accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Cassels in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Missouri Care Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cassels' office located?
Dr. Elizabeth Cassels' Primary Practice
8585 Picardy Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 387-7000
What is Dr. Cassels's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cassels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639533755.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cassels?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cassels
What is Dr. Elizabeth Cassels's specialty?
Dr. Cassels is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Baton Rouge, LA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Cassels to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Elizabeth Cassels affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cassels is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet 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
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Is Elizabeth Cassels accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Cassels is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Cassels offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cassels's office at (225) 387-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Cassels?
Please contact Dr. Cassels's office at (225) 387-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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