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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sonnier, Transplant Surgeon in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Dennis Sonnier, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Sonnier is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sonnier’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sonnier’s office at (504) 842-5161.
What languages does Dr. Sonnier speak?
Dr. Sonnier and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Sonnier typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Sonnier 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. Sonnier. 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:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Organ and Tissue Donor Examination
- Organ Donation
- Donor screening exam
- Organ donation assessment
- Tissue donor evaluation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z005: Encounter for examination of potential donor of organ and tissue
Also known as:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
Also known as:
- Kidney Donation
- Organ Donation
- Living kidney donation
- Deceased kidney donation
- Renal donation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z524: Kidney donor
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Sonnier typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Dennis Sonnier may include:
- Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Consultation
- Kidney Transplant Follow Up
- Lung Transplant Consultation
- Lung Transplant Follow Up
- Organ Transplant
- Pancreas Transplant Consultation
- Pancreas Transplant Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Sonnier's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sonnier accept my insurance?
Dr. Sonnier accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-5161 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sonnier accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Sonnier in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sonnier's office located?
Dr. Dennis Sonnier's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-5161
What is Dr. Sonnier's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sonnier's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477742211.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sonnier?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sonnier
What is Dr. Dennis Sonnier's specialty?
Dr. Sonnier is a Transplant Surgeon near New Orleans, LA.
What does a Transplant Surgeon do?
A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient.
Is this Dr. Dennis Sonnier affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sonnier is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Slidell Memorial Hospital, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock 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
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Is Dennis Sonnier accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Dennis Sonnier is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dennis Sonnier offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sonnier's office at (504) 842-5161 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dennis Sonnier?
Please contact Dr. Sonnier's office at (504) 842-5161 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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