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36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kemmerly, Infectious Disease Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Sandra Kemmerly, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Kemmerly graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed her residency at Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Infectious Diseases; Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kemmerly is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kemmerly’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kemmerly’s office at (504) 842-4005.
Where did Dr. Kemmerly go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Infectious Diseases; Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Internal Medicine | Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans | Angeles University Foundation School of Medicine
Is Dr. Kemmerly board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Sandra Kemmerly, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kemmerly speak?
Dr. Kemmerly and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kemmerly typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kemmerly 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. Kemmerly. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hazardous Body Fluid Exposure
- Infection Control
- Bloodborne pathogen exposure
- Infectious fluid contact
- Biohazard exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7721: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to potentially hazardous body fluids
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Abnormal Bone Density
- Bone Structure Problem
- Bone Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8580: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Blood Test Result
- Positive TB Blood Test
- Interferon Gamma Release Assay Reaction
- IGRA Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7612: Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kemmerly typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sandra Kemmerly may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Kemmerly's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kemmerly accept my insurance?
Dr. Kemmerly accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-4005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kemmerly accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Kemmerly in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Ochsner Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kemmerly's office located?
Dr. Sandra Kemmerly's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-4005
What is Dr. Kemmerly's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kemmerly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013966233.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kemmerly?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kemmerly
What is Dr. Sandra Kemmerly's specialty?
Dr. Kemmerly is a Infectious Disease Specialist near New Orleans, LA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Sandra Kemmerly affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kemmerly 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sandra Kemmerly accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Sandra Kemmerly is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sandra Kemmerly offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kemmerly's office at (504) 842-4005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sandra Kemmerly?
Please contact Dr. Kemmerly's office at (504) 842-4005 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sandra Kemmerly have?
Dr. Sandra Kemmerly is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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