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Dr. Abdolazim Akhondzadeh, MD

Terrytown, LA

Accepting patients

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. 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 as a 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:

    • Sepsis
    • E. Coli Sepsis
    • E. Coli Infection
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • E. coli Blood Infection
    • E. coli Septicemia
    • Bacterial Blood Poisoning

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]

    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:

    • 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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
    • Worsening chronic heart failure
    • Acute decompensated heart failure
    • Sudden worsening heart failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
    • DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar Emergency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Also known as:

    • Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
    • Stomach surgery aftercare
    • Bowel surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system

    Which procedures does Dr. Akhondzadeh perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by 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

    • Centene

    • County of Kern (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • SSM Health Care

    • State of Louisiana

    • State of Tennessee

    • 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

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    Dr. Abdolazim Akhondzadeh's Practice 2

    2820 Napoleon Ave

    New Orleans, LA 70115

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    Dr. Abdolazim Akhondzadeh's Practice 3

    1514 Jefferson Hwy

    New Orleans, LA 70121

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    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

    Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?

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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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