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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Helmcke, Cardiologist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Frederick Helmcke, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Helmcke is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Helmcke’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Helmcke’s office.
Where did Dr. Helmcke go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Auto De Puebla- Esc De Med- Puebla- Mexico | Autonomous University of Puebla / School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Helmcke speak?
Dr. Helmcke and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Helmcke treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Helmcke 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. Helmcke. 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:
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Valve Calcification
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
- Leaky pulmonary valve
- Pulmonary regurgitation
- Calcified mitral valve ring
- Mitral annulus calcification
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
- I371: Nonrheumatic pulmonary valve insufficiency
- I3481: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) annulus calcification
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Vein Disorder
- Vascular Disease
- Specific Vein Conditions
- Uncommon Vein Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- I878: Other specified disorders of veins
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Helmcke perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Frederick Helmcke may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Helmcke's office.
Does Dr. Helmcke accept my insurance?
Dr. Helmcke 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. Helmcke accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Helmcke in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Premier
ProMedica Health System
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Where is Dr. Helmcke's office located?
What is Dr. Helmcke's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Helmcke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851314793.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Helmcke?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Helmcke
What is Dr. Frederick Helmcke's specialty?
Dr. Helmcke is a Cardiologist near New Orleans, LA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Helmcke to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Frederick Helmcke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Helmcke is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital 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 Frederick Helmcke accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Frederick Helmcke is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Frederick Helmcke offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Helmcke's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Frederick Helmcke?
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