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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akhondzadeh, Hospitalist in Terrytown, LA?
Dr. Abdolazim Akhondzadeh, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Terrytown, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Akhondzadeh graduated from Otto-von-Guericke-Universit‰t Magdeburg Medizinische Fakult‰t. Dr. Akhondzadeh is fluent in English, German, and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akhondzadeh’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akhondzadeh’s office at (504) 391-5046.
Where did Dr. Akhondzadeh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Otto-von-Guericke-Universit‰t Magdeburg Medizinische Fakult‰t
Is Dr. Akhondzadeh board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Abdolazim Akhondzadeh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Akhondzadeh speak?
Dr. Akhondzadeh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Akhondzadeh treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Akhondzadeh 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. Akhondzadeh. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Akhondzadeh perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Abdolazim Akhondzadeh may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Akhondzadeh's office.
Does Dr. Akhondzadeh accept my insurance?
Dr. Akhondzadeh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 391-5046 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akhondzadeh accept in Terrytown, LA?
Dr. Akhondzadeh in Terrytown, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedImpact
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Akhondzadeh's office located?
Dr. Abdolazim Akhondzadeh's Primary Practice
2500 Belle Chasse Hwy
Terrytown, LA 70056
(504) 391-5046
What is Dr. Akhondzadeh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akhondzadeh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932387487.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akhondzadeh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akhondzadeh
What is Dr. Abdolazim Akhondzadeh's specialty?
Dr. Akhondzadeh is a Hospitalist near Terrytown, LA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Akhondzadeh to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Abdolazim Akhondzadeh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akhondzadeh is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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 Abdolazim Akhondzadeh accepting new patients in Terrytown, LA?
Yes, Dr. Abdolazim Akhondzadeh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abdolazim Akhondzadeh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akhondzadeh's office at (504) 391-5046 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abdolazim Akhondzadeh?
Please contact Dr. Akhondzadeh's office at (504) 391-5046 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Abdolazim Akhondzadeh have?
Dr. Abdolazim Akhondzadeh is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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