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Dr. Danielle Calix, MD

Pediatrician

Metairie, LA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Calix, Pediatrician in Metairie, LA?

    Dr. Danielle Calix, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Metairie, LA. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Calix graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans. Dr. Calix is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Calix’s practice accepts Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Calix’s office at (504) 887-1133.
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    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Calix?

    Dr. Danielle Calix, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Calix empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Metairie, LA community, Dr. Calix is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans | Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans

    Is Dr. Calix board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Danielle Calix, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Calix speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Calix typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Calix 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. Calix. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Calix typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Calix performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Calix. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Speech Sound Production Evaluation
    • Articulation assessment
    • Phonological process evaluation
    • Apraxia of speech assessment
    • Dysarthria evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    Does Dr. Calix accept my insurance?

    Dr. Calix accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 887-1133 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Calix accept in Metairie, LA?

    Dr. Calix in Metairie, 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Ochsner Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Calix's office located?

    Dr. Danielle Calix's Primary Practice

    4901 Veterans Memorial Blvd

    Metairie, LA 70006

    (504) 887-1133

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    What hospitals are Dr. Calix affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Calix has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner,Kenner, LA

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

    Dr. Calix's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447289582.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Calix?

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

    What is Dr. Danielle Calix's specialty?

    Dr. Calix is a Pediatrician near Metairie, LA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Danielle Calix affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Calix 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Danielle Calix accepting new patients in Metairie, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Danielle Calix is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Danielle Calix offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Calix's office at (504) 887-1133 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Danielle Calix?

    Please contact Dr. Calix's office at (504) 887-1133 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Calix's office located?

    Dr. Calix's office is located in Metairie, LA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Danielle Calix have?

    Dr. Danielle Calix is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.