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Dr. Thomas Morel, MD
New Orleans, LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Morel, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Thomas Morel, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA. He is board certified. Dr. Morel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Morel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Morel’s office.
Is Dr. Morel board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Morel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Morel speak?
Dr. Morel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Morel typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Morel 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. Morel. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
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:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Liver Failure
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic insufficiency
- Liver dysfunction
- End-stage liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7290: Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma
Also known as:
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Morel typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Morel may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Morel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Morel accept my insurance?
Dr. Morel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Morel accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Morel 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)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Morel's office located?
What is Dr. Morel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Morel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083812531.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Morel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Morel
What is Dr. Thomas Morel's specialty?
Dr. Morel is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist near New Orleans, LA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An Emergency Medicine Physician who possesses advanced knowledge and skills in preventing and alleviating the suffering of patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist collaborates with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to enhance quality of life while addressing not only physical symptoms but also the psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families. This specialist provides a complete care throughout the disease's progression, the dying process, and offer support to the family afterward. They excel in assessing the patients with advanced illness, managing distressing symptoms, coordinating interdisciplinary, patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing the care of imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical considerations in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Thomas Morel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Morel 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Thomas Morel accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Morel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Morel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Morel's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Morel?
Please contact Dr. Morel's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Morel have?
Dr. Thomas Morel is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121