19 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hevia, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Armando Hevia, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 19 years. Dr. Hevia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hevia’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hevia’s office.
Where did Dr. Hevia go to medical school and complete their residency?
What languages does Dr. Hevia speak?
Dr. Hevia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hevia typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hevia 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. Hevia. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hevia typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Armando Hevia may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Hevia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hevia accept my insurance?
Dr. Hevia 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. Hevia accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Hevia in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
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. Hevia's office located?
What is Dr. Hevia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hevia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609804772.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hevia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hevia
What is Dr. Armando Hevia's specialty?
Dr. Hevia is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near New Orleans, LA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Armando Hevia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hevia is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, West Jefferson Medical Center, Ochsner St. Anne 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Armando Hevia accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Armando Hevia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Armando Hevia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hevia's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Armando Hevia?
Please contact Dr. Hevia's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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