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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Welsh, Pulmonologist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. David Welsh, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Welsh completed his residency at La State University School Of Med. Dr. Welsh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Welsh’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Welsh’s office.
Where did Dr. Welsh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: La State University School Of Med
What languages does Dr. Welsh speak?
Dr. Welsh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Welsh typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Welsh 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. Welsh. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Welsh typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. David Welsh may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Welsh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Welsh accept my insurance?
Dr. Welsh 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. Welsh accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Welsh in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Welsh's office located?
What is Dr. Welsh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Welsh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265455232.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Welsh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Welsh
What is Dr. David Welsh's specialty?
Dr. Welsh is a Pulmonologist near New Orleans, LA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. David Welsh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Welsh is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner Lsu Health - Monroe Medical Center 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
When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is David Welsh accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. David Welsh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Welsh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Welsh's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Welsh?
Please contact Dr. Welsh's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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