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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ferdinand, Cardiologist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Keith Ferdinand, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ferdinand completed his residency at Charity Hospital La State University. Dr. Ferdinand is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ferdinand’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ferdinand’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ferdinand?
Dr. Keith Ferdinand, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ferdinand empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Heart Disease in African Americans, Hypertension, Preventive Cardiology, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Orleans/LA community, Dr. Ferdinand is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ferdinand go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Charity Hospital La State University
What languages does Dr. Ferdinand speak?
Dr. Ferdinand and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ferdinand treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Ferdinand 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. Ferdinand. 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.
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
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 Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
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
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Blood Clot in Heart
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Intracardiac thrombosis
- Cardiac thrombus
ICD-10 Codes:
- I513: Intracardiac thrombosis, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. Ferdinand perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Keith Ferdinand may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ferdinand's office.
Does Dr. Ferdinand accept my insurance?
Dr. Ferdinand 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. Ferdinand accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Ferdinand in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CMS
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ferdinand's office located?
Recognitions
Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards
Doctor’s Choice - 2025
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition in 2025
What is Dr. Ferdinand's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ferdinand's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851398622.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ferdinand?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ferdinand
What is Dr. Keith Ferdinand's specialty?
Dr. Ferdinand is a Cardiologist near New Orleans, LA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Ferdinand to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Keith Ferdinand affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ferdinand 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 Keith Ferdinand accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Keith Ferdinand is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Keith Ferdinand offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ferdinand's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Keith Ferdinand?
Please contact Dr. Ferdinand's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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