23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Elsea, Internist in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Deanna Elsea, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Metairie, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Elsea graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and completed her residency at Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis. Dr. Elsea is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elsea’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elsea’s office at (504) 503-5123.
Where did Dr. Elsea go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis
Medical School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC
What languages does Dr. Elsea speak?
Dr. Elsea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Elsea treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Elsea 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. Elsea. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6825: Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult
Also known as:
- Cerebral Palsy
- CP
- Brain paralysis
- Childhood motor disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G809: Cerebral palsy, 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
- Body Weight
- Overweight BMI
- Adult pre-obesity BMI
- Higher than normal BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- 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:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Which procedures does Dr. Elsea perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Deanna Elsea may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Elsea's office.
Does Dr. Elsea accept my insurance?
Dr. Elsea accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 503-5123 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elsea accept in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Elsea in Metairie, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Elsea's office located?
Dr. Deanna Elsea's Primary Practice
4315 Houma Blvd Ste 401
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 503-5123
What is Dr. Elsea's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elsea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619966900.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elsea?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elsea
What is Dr. Deanna Elsea's specialty?
Dr. Elsea is a Internist near Metairie, LA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Elsea to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Deanna Elsea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Elsea is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. Charles Parish Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Deanna Elsea accepting new patients in Metairie, LA?
Yes, Dr. Deanna Elsea is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Deanna Elsea offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elsea's office at (504) 503-5123 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Deanna Elsea?
Please contact Dr. Elsea's office at (504) 503-5123 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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