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Who is Dr. Phelan, Trauma Surgeon in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Herbert Phelan, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Phelan graduated from University of Texas Medical School, Houston. Dr. Phelan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Phelan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Phelan’s office.
Where did Dr. Phelan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School, Houston
Is Dr. Phelan board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Herbert Phelan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Phelan speak?
Dr. Phelan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Phelan treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Phelan 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. Phelan. 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:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Also known as:
- Minor Body Surface Burns
- Burns
- Small Area Burns
- Limited Burns
- First Degree Burns
ICD-10 Codes:
- T310: Burns involving less than 10% of body surface
What procedures does Dr. Phelan perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Phelan 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. Phelan. 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:
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Additional Area)
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
- Autograft Skin Transplant
- Skin Grafting for Large Areas
CPT Codes:
- 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
- 15101: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, Or Each Additional 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
Also known as:
- Large Vascular Skin Lesion Removal
- Cutaneous Vascular Lesion Destruction
- Laser Skin Lesion Removal
- Vascular Birthmark Treatment
- Skin Growth Removal (Laser)
CPT Codes:
- 17108: Destruction of cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions (eg, laser technique); over 50.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Does Dr. Phelan accept my insurance?
Dr. Phelan 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. Phelan accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Phelan in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ascension Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Phelan's office located?
What is Dr. Phelan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Phelan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538113469.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Phelan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Phelan
What is Dr. Herbert Phelan's specialty?
Dr. Phelan is a Trauma Surgeon near New Orleans, LA. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Phelan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Herbert Phelan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Phelan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Medical Center New Orleans, Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Herbert Phelan accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Herbert Phelan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Herbert Phelan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Phelan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Herbert Phelan?
Please contact Dr. Phelan's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Herbert Phelan have?
Dr. Herbert Phelan is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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