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Who is Dr. Sternbergh, Vascular Surgeon in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Waldemar Sternbergh, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Sternbergh graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at EMORY HEALTHCARE. Dr. Sternbergh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sternbergh’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sternbergh’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sternbergh?
Dr. Waldemar Sternbergh, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Vascular Surgeon 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. Sternbergh empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aneurysm-Abdominal & Thoracic Aortic, Cerebrovascular Disease, Dialysis Access, Peripheral Vascular Disease, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Orleans/LA community, Dr. Sternbergh is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Sternbergh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: EMORY HEALTHCARE
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Sternbergh board certified in Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Waldemar Sternbergh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Sternbergh speak?
Dr. Sternbergh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sternbergh treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Sternbergh 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. Sternbergh. 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:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
- I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture
- I7142: Juxtarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture
Also known as:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Right Carotid Artery Disease
- Left Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
- Right Carotid Artery Blockage
- Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
- Left Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
- I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Hardening of Leg or Arm Arteries with Leg Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PAD with claudication
- Leg artery disease with pain
- Intermittent claudication
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70219: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, unspecified extremity
Also known as:
- Other problems with blood vessel devices
- Vascular device complications
- Blood vessel implant issues
- Prosthetic vascular device problems
- Vascular graft complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
- Blood Clots
- Vascular device thrombosis
- Clot in vascular implant
- Blood vessel graft blood clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
Which procedures does Dr. Sternbergh perform as a Vascular Surgeon?
As a Vascular Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Waldemar Sternbergh may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sternbergh's office.
Does Dr. Sternbergh accept my insurance?
Dr. Sternbergh 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. Sternbergh accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Sternbergh in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sternbergh's office located?
What is Dr. Sternbergh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sternbergh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811939648.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sternbergh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sternbergh
What is Dr. Waldemar Sternbergh's specialty?
Dr. Sternbergh is a Vascular Surgeon near New Orleans, LA. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Sternbergh to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Waldemar Sternbergh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sternbergh 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 Waldemar Sternbergh accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Waldemar Sternbergh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Waldemar Sternbergh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sternbergh's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Waldemar Sternbergh?
Please contact Dr. Sternbergh's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Waldemar Sternbergh have?
Dr. Waldemar Sternbergh is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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