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Dr. Tanya Busenlener, MD

Dr. Tanya Busenlener, MD

Metairie, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Busenlener, Pediatrician in Metairie, LA?

    Dr. Tanya Busenlener, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Metairie, LA. She is board certified. Dr. Busenlener graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed her residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Busenlener is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Busenlener’s office at (504) 887-1133.

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

    • Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

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

    Is Dr. Busenlener board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Tanya Busenlener, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Busenlener speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Busenlener typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Busenlener 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. Busenlener. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Busenlener typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Busenlener performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Busenlener. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Does Dr. Busenlener accept my insurance?

    Dr. Busenlener accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 887-1133 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Busenlener accept in Metairie, LA?

    Dr. Busenlener in Metairie, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Ochsner Health

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Busenlener's office located?

    Dr. Tanya Busenlener's Primary Practice

    4901 Veterans Memorial Blvd

    Metairie, LA 70006

    (504) 887-1133

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

    Dr. Busenlener's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366492068.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Busenlener?

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

    What is Dr. Tanya Busenlener's specialty?

    Dr. Busenlener is a Pediatrician near Metairie, LA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is this Dr. Tanya Busenlener affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Busenlener is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, East Jefferson General Hospital 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Tanya Busenlener accepting new patients in Metairie, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Tanya Busenlener is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tanya Busenlener offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Busenlener's office at (504) 887-1133 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tanya Busenlener?

    Please contact Dr. Busenlener's office at (504) 887-1133 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Tanya Busenlener have?

    Dr. Tanya Busenlener is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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