Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Colvin, Physiatrist in Marrero, LA?
Dr. Meda Colvin, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Marrero, LA. She is board certified. Dr. Colvin graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine and completed her residency at Temple Univ Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Colvin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Colvin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Colvin’s office.
Where did Dr. Colvin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Temple Univ Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | Temple University School Of Medicine | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
Is Dr. Colvin board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Meda Colvin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Colvin speak?
Dr. Colvin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Colvin typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Colvin 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. Colvin. 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.
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
Also known as:
- Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Primary Widespread Arthritis
- Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Colvin typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Meda Colvin may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Colvin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Colvin accept my insurance?
Dr. Colvin 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. Colvin accept in Marrero, LA?
Dr. Colvin in Marrero, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Colvin's office located?
What is Dr. Colvin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Colvin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538104344.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Colvin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Colvin
What is Dr. Meda Colvin's specialty?
Dr. Colvin is a Physiatrist near Marrero, LA.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Meda Colvin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Colvin is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, St. Tammany Parish 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
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Is Meda Colvin accepting new patients in Marrero, LA?
Yes, Dr. Meda Colvin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Meda Colvin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Colvin's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Meda Colvin?
Please contact Dr. Colvin's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Meda Colvin have?
Dr. Meda Colvin is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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1111 Medical Center Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072