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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ellis, Pulmonologist in Covington, LA?
Dr. Blesilda Ellis, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Covington, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 33 years. Dr. Ellis graduated from University Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center and completed her residency at Seton Hall U Grad Med Edn. Dr. Ellis is fluent in English, Filipino; Pilipino, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ellis’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ellis’s office at (251) 433-3344.
Where did Dr. Ellis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Seton Hall U Grad Med Edn | NEOMEN/St Michael's Hospital Program
Medical School: University Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
What languages does Dr. Ellis speak?
Dr. Ellis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Filipino; Pilipino
Tagalog
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Ellis typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Ellis 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. Ellis. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Ellis typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Blesilda Ellis may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Ellis' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ellis accept my insurance?
Dr. Ellis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (251) 433-3344 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ellis accept in Covington, LA?
Dr. Ellis in Covington, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Ellis' office located?
Dr. Blesilda Ellis' Primary Practice
101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 406
Covington, LA 70433
(251) 433-3344
What is Dr. Ellis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ellis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427089234.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ellis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ellis
What is Dr. Blesilda Ellis's specialty?
Dr. Ellis is a Pulmonologist near Covington, LA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Blesilda Ellis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ellis is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital 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 Blesilda Ellis accepting new patients in Covington, LA?
Yes, Dr. Blesilda Ellis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Blesilda Ellis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ellis's office at (251) 433-3344 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Blesilda Ellis?
Please contact Dr. Ellis's office at (251) 433-3344 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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