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Dr. Heather Murphy-Lavoie, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Murphy-Lavoie, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Heather Murphy-Lavoie, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Murphy-Lavoie is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murphy-Lavoie’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murphy-Lavoie’s office at (504) 702-3000.

    Where did Dr. Murphy-Lavoie go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Tulane University of Louisiana --

    What languages does Dr. Murphy-Lavoie speak?

    Dr. Murphy-Lavoie and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Murphy-Lavoie typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Murphy-Lavoie 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. Murphy-Lavoie. 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:

    • Depression
    • Clinical depression
    • Major depressive disorder
    • Mood disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F32A: Depression, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Psychosis
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Psychotic break
    • Mental break
    • Psychotic episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Murphy-Lavoie typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Heather Murphy-Lavoie may include:

    Please contact Dr. Murphy-Lavoie's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Murphy-Lavoie accept my insurance?

    Dr. Murphy-Lavoie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 702-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Murphy-Lavoie accept in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Murphy-Lavoie in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Fox Everett

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Murphy-Lavoie's office located?

    Dr. Heather Murphy-Lavoie's Primary Practice

    2000 Canal St

    New Orleans, LA 70112

    (504) 702-3000

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    Hyperbaric Medicine Department Mclno

    1532 Tulane Ave

    New Orleans, LA 70112

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    Dr. Heather Murphy-Lavoie's Practice 3

    1101 Medical Center Blvd

    Marrero, LA 70072

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

    Dr. Murphy-Lavoie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194756122.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Murphy-Lavoie?

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

    What is Dr. Heather Murphy-Lavoie's specialty?

    Dr. Murphy-Lavoie is an 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 Dr. Heather Murphy-Lavoie affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Murphy-Lavoie is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital, West Jefferson Medical Center, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, North Oaks Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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 Dr. Heather Murphy-Lavoie accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Heather Murphy-Lavoie is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Heather Murphy-Lavoie offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Murphy-Lavoie's office at (504) 702-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Heather Murphy-Lavoie?

    Please contact Dr. Murphy-Lavoie's office at (504) 702-3000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Murphy-Lavoie's office located?

    Dr. Murphy-Lavoie's offices are located in New Orleans, LA and Marrero, LA.