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Dr. Jaime Edwards, MD

Hammond, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Edwards, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Hammond, LA?

    Dr. Jaime Edwards, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Hammond, LA. Dr. Edwards graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and completed her residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program. Dr. Edwards is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edwards’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edwards’s office at (985) 230-7650.

    Where did Dr. Edwards go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

    • Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine | Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport

    What languages does Dr. Edwards speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Edwards treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Edwards 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. Edwards. 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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Second Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Third Trimester Prenatal Care
    • First Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care
    • Mid-Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Second Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Second Trimester)
    • Late Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Third Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Third Trimester)
    • Early pregnancy care
    • First trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in early pregnancy
    • Mid-pregnancy care
    • Second trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in mid-pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3482: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, second trimester
    • Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester
    • Z3481: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, first trimester
    • Z3402: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, second trimester
    • Z3491: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, first trimester

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Birth Control Shot Check-up
    • Birth Control
    • Injectable contraceptive follow-up
    • Depo-Provera monitoring
    • Birth control injection check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive

    Also known as:

    • Heavy Bleeding Before Menopause
    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Perimenopausal Bleeding
    • Excessive Premenopausal Bleeding
    • Menorrhagia (Perimenopause)
    • Heavy Periods Before Menopause
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N924: Excessive bleeding in the premenopausal period
    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Irregular Periods
    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Oligomenorrhea
    • Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified
    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
    • Pregnancy Management for Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O0993: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Routine Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After-birth Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care Visit
    • Maternal Postpartum Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Suspected Pregnancy Condition Ruled Out
    • Maternal and fetal concerns cleared
    • No pregnancy complications found
    • Other prenatal issues ruled out

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0379: Encounter for other suspected maternal and fetal conditions ruled out

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    What procedures does Dr. Edwards perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Edwards 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. Edwards. 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:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Lining Removal
    • Endometrial Resection
    • Thermoablation of Uterus

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
    • 58563: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with endometrial ablation (eg, endometrial resection, electrosurgical ablation, thermoablation)

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Lining Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endometrial Biopsy
    • Uterine Biopsy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cone Biopsy (LEEP)
    • LEEP Procedure
    • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
    • Cervical Conization
    • Cone Biopsy of Cervix

    CPT Codes:

    • 57522: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; loop electrode excision

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
    • Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
    • Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
    • Peritoneal lesion fulguration
    • Endometriosis removal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method

    Also known as:

    • Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After Birth Care
    • Maternity Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 59430: Postpartum care only (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Biodegradable Drug Implant
    • Drug Delivery Device Removal
    • Permanent Drug Implant Explant
    • Non-Dissolving Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11982: Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant

    Also known as:

    • Removal and Reinsertion of Drug Delivery Implant
    • Drug Implant Exchange
    • Non-Biodegradable Implant Replacement
    • Medication Device Change

    CPT Codes:

    • 11983: Removal with reinsertion, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic Floor Biofeedback
    • Perineal muscle training
    • Anorectal biofeedback
    • Urethral sphincter training
    • EMG biofeedback

    CPT Codes:

    • 90912: Biofeedback training, perineal muscles, anorectal or urethral sphincter, including EMG and/or manometry, when performed; initial 15 minutes of one-on-one physician or other qualified health care professional contact with the patient

    Does Dr. Edwards accept my insurance?

    Dr. Edwards accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 230-7650 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Edwards accept in Hammond, LA?

    Dr. Edwards in Hammond, 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

    • Bowling Green State University

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Edwards' office located?

    Dr. Jaime Edwards' Primary Practice

    15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 200

    Hammond, LA 70403

    (985) 230-7650

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

    Dr. Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487845665.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Edwards?

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

    What is Dr. Jaime Edwards's specialty?

    Dr. Edwards is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Hammond, LA. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Edwards to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jaime Edwards affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Edwards is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Woman's Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

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    Is Jaime Edwards accepting new patients in Hammond, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Jaime Edwards is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jaime Edwards offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Edwards's office at (985) 230-7650 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jaime Edwards?

    Please contact Dr. Edwards's office at (985) 230-7650 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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