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Who is Dr. Greiffenstein, Trauma Surgeon in Hammond, LA?
Dr. Patrick Greiffenstein, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Hammond, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Greiffenstein is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Greiffenstein’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Greiffenstein’s office at (504) 702-5700.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Greiffenstein?
Dr. Patrick Greiffenstein, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Trauma Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Greiffenstein empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, Trauma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Hammond/LA community, Dr. Greiffenstein is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Greiffenstein speak?
Dr. Greiffenstein and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Greiffenstein treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Greiffenstein 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. Greiffenstein. 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:
- Unspecified Injury
- Multiple Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
- Injury, unknown location
- Many injuries
- Several injuries
- Polytrauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
- T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter
- T07XXXA: Unspecified multiple injuries, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple rib fractures
- Rib cage injury
- Severe rib injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XD: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Hemothorax
- Pleural Disorder
- Blood in Chest Cavity
- Bloody Pleural Effusion
- Traumatic Hemothorax
ICD-10 Codes:
- J942: Hemothorax
Which procedures does Dr. Greiffenstein perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Patrick Greiffenstein may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Greiffenstein's office.
Does Dr. Greiffenstein accept my insurance?
Dr. Greiffenstein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 702-5700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Greiffenstein accept in Hammond, LA?
Dr. Greiffenstein in Hammond, 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
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
State of Louisiana
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Greiffenstein's office located?
Dr. Patrick Greiffenstein's Primary Practice
15770 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 108A
Hammond, LA 70403
(504) 702-5700
What is Dr. Greiffenstein's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Greiffenstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013108174.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Greiffenstein?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Greiffenstein
What is Dr. Patrick Greiffenstein's specialty?
Dr. Greiffenstein is a Trauma Surgeon near Hammond, LA. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Greiffenstein to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Patrick Greiffenstein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Greiffenstein is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Medical Center New Orleans. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Patrick Greiffenstein accepting new patients in Hammond, LA?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Greiffenstein is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patrick Greiffenstein offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Greiffenstein's office at (504) 702-5700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Patrick Greiffenstein?
Please contact Dr. Greiffenstein's office at (504) 702-5700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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