Dr. Peter Fail, MD
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist
,Cardiologist
,Vascular & Interventional Radiologist
,Diagnostic Radiologist
Houma, LA
35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fail, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Houma, LA?
Dr. Peter Fail, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Houma, LA. He has been practicing for over 35 years. Dr. Fail graduated from American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine and completed his residency at Episcopal Hosp (Tuhs), Cardiovascular Diseases; Episcopal Hosp (Tuhs), Internal Medicine. Dr. Fail is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fail’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fail’s office at (985) 876-0300.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Fail?
Dr. Peter Fail, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist 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. Fail empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cardiac Catheterization, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Houma, LA community, Dr. Fail is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Fail go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Episcopal Hosp (Tuhs), Cardiovascular Diseases; Episcopal Hosp (Tuhs), Internal Medicine | LECOMT/St John's Episcopal Hospital Program
Medical School: American Univ Of The Caribbean- Sch Of Med- Plymouth- Montserrat | American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fail speak?
Dr. Fail and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Fail typically treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Fail 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. Fail. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Fail typically perform?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Fail 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. Fail. 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:
- Carotid Artery Angiography with Catheter
- Cerebral Angiography
- Carotid Artery Imaging
- Innominate Artery Angiography
CPT Codes:
- 36222: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral extracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Also known as:
- Injection for False Aneurysm in Arm or Leg
- Pseudoaneurysm Injection
- Extremity Pseudoaneurysm Treatment
- Thrombin Injection for Aneurysm
CPT Codes:
- 36002: Injection procedures (eg, thrombin) for percutaneous treatment of extremity pseudoaneurysm
Also known as:
- Wireless Pulmonary Artery Pressure Sensor Implantation
- Pulmonary artery pressure monitor implant
- Heart pressure sensor placement
- PA pressure sensor implantation
- Cardiovascular monitoring device
CPT Codes:
- 33289: Transcatheter implantation of wireless pulmonary artery pressure sensor for long-term hemodynamic monitoring, including deployment and calibration of the sensor, right heart catheterization, selective pulmonary catheterization, radiological supervision and interpretation, and pulmonary artery angiography, when performed
Also known as:
- TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
- TAVI
- Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
- Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Stent Placement
- Neck artery stenting
- Carotid angioplasty with stent
- Transcatheter carotid stent
CPT Codes:
- 37215: Transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), cervical carotid artery, open or percutaneous, including angioplasty, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation; with distal embolic protection
Does Dr. Fail accept my insurance?
Dr. Fail accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 876-0300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fail accept in Houma, LA?
Dr. Fail in Houma, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fail's office located?
What is Dr. Fail's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fail's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437156429.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fail?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fail
What is Dr. Peter Fail's specialty?
Dr. Fail is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Houma, LA.
What does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist do?
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure.
Is this Dr. Peter Fail affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fail is affiliated with Terrebonne General Health System, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center 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
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Is Peter Fail accepting new patients in Houma, LA?
Yes, Dr. Peter Fail is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Fail offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fail's office at (985) 876-0300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Fail?
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