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Dr. Anthony Lama, MD

New Orleans, LA

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lama, Nephrologist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Anthony Lama, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lama graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and completed his residency at Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, Nephrology; Westchester Med Ctr, Nephrology; U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Lama is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lama’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lama’s office at (504) 897-5528.

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

    • Residency: Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, Nephrology; Westchester Med Ctr, Nephrology; U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | SUNY Downstate Med Center | New York Presbyterian Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny | State University of New York Upstate Medical University

    Is Dr. Lama board certified in Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Anthony Lama, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Lama speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Lama treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Lama 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. Lama. 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 Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 1
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 3
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 1
    • Early Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
    • N181: Chronic kidney disease, stage 1
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Nephropathy
    • Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy

    Also known as:

    • Overactive Parathyroid Glands due to Kidney Disease
    • Parathyroid Disorder
    • Renal Hyperparathyroidism
    • Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N2581: Secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Anemia
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Disease Anemia
    • Renal Anemia
    • Anemia of kidney failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • External Surgical Wound Opening
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • External wound dehiscence
    • Surgical incision separation
    • Outer wound rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8131XD: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
    • BPH
    • Prostate Enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms

    Which procedures does Dr. Lama perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Anthony Lama may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lama's office.

    Does Dr. Lama accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 897-5528 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lama accept in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Lama 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

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Louisiana

    • State of Mississippi

    • United States Department of Labor

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lama's office located?

    Dr. Anthony Lama's Primary Practice

    3439 Prytania St Ste 500

    New Orleans, LA 70115

    (504) 897-5528

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    Dr. Anthony Lama's Practice 2

    2620 Jena St Fl 2

    New Orleans, LA 70115

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

    Dr. Lama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134161946.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lama?

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

    What is Dr. Anthony Lama's specialty?

    Dr. Lama is a Nephrologist near New Orleans, LA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Lama to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Anthony Lama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lama is affiliated with Touro Infirmary Lcmc Health 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 Anthony Lama accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Anthony Lama is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Anthony Lama offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lama's office at (504) 897-5528 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Anthony Lama?

    Please contact Dr. Lama's office at (504) 897-5528 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Anthony Lama have?

    Dr. Anthony Lama is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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