30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mims, Internist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Thomas Mims, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Mims graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at LSU HEALTH SCIENCES. Dr. Mims is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mims’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mims’s office at (504) 648-2520.
Where did Dr. Mims go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
What languages does Dr. Mims speak?
Dr. Mims and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Mims treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Mims 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. Mims. 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 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- 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 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
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
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Which procedures does Dr. Mims perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Thomas Mims may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mims' office.
Does Dr. Mims accept my insurance?
Dr. Mims accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 648-2520 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mims accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Mims 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
AmWINS Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Partners Plans
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mims' office located?
Dr. Thomas Mims' Primary Practice
3525 Prytania St Ste 402
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 648-2520
What is Dr. Mims's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mims's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649216904.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mims?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mims
What is Dr. Thomas Mims's specialty?
Dr. Mims is a Internist near New Orleans, LA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Mims to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Thomas Mims affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mims 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 Thomas Mims accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Mims is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Mims offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mims's office at (504) 648-2520 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Mims?
Please contact Dr. Mims's office at (504) 648-2520 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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