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Dr. Stephen Kantrow, MD

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kantrow, Pulmonologist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Stephen Kantrow, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kantrow graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans. Dr. Kantrow is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kantrow’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kantrow’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kantrow?

    Dr. Stephen Kantrow, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pulmonologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kantrow empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Lung Disease, Sepsis & Septic Shock, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Orleans/LA community, Dr. Kantrow is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Kantrow go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans

    What languages does Dr. Kantrow speak?

    Dr. Kantrow and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kantrow treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Kantrow 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. Kantrow. 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:

    • End-Stage Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Advanced heart failure
    • Terminal heart failure
    • Severe heart failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5084: End stage heart failure
    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
    • ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
    • Motor Neuron Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer
    • Right lung cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
    • C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Weight Loss
    • Involuntary Weight Loss
    • Significant Weight Loss
    • Unintentional Weight Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R634: Abnormal weight loss

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Heart Disease
    • Heart Condition
    • Cardiac Disease
    • Heart Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I519: Heart disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure
    • Chronic lung insufficiency
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Does Dr. Kantrow accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kantrow 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. Kantrow accept in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Kantrow 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 Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Medicare

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kantrow's office located?

    Dr. Stephen Kantrow's Primary Practice

    1514 Jefferson Hwy

    New Orleans, LA 70121

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    Dr. Stephen Kantrow's Practice 2

    3700 Saint Charles Ave # 5

    New Orleans, LA 70115

    (504) 412-1366

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    Dr. Stephen Kantrow's Practice 3

    478 S Johnson St

    New Orleans, LA 70112

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    What is Dr. Kantrow's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kantrow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578512364.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kantrow?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kantrow

    What is Dr. Stephen Kantrow's specialty?

    Dr. Kantrow is a Pulmonologist near New Orleans, LA. 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. Contact Dr. Kantrow to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Stephen Kantrow affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kantrow 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 Stephen Kantrow accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Kantrow is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Kantrow offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kantrow's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephen Kantrow?

    Please contact Dr. Kantrow's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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