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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Landers, Internist in Covington, LA?
Dr. Joseph Landers, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Covington, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Landers completed his residency at Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Internal Medicine. Dr. Landers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Landers’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Landers’s office at (985) 898-4194.
Where did Dr. Landers go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Internal Medicine
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La
Is Dr. Landers board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Landers, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Landers speak?
Dr. Landers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Landers typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Landers 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. Landers. 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
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Landers typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Landers 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
Please contact Dr. Landers' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Landers accept my insurance?
Dr. Landers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 898-4194 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Landers accept in Covington, LA?
Dr. Landers in Covington, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Landers' office located?
What is Dr. Landers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Landers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356358485.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Landers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Landers
What is Dr. Joseph Landers's specialty?
Dr. Landers is a Internist near Covington, LA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Joseph Landers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Landers is affiliated with St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Slidell Memorial 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joseph Landers accepting new patients in Covington, LA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Landers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Landers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Landers's office at (985) 898-4194 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Landers?
Please contact Dr. Landers's office at (985) 898-4194 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Landers have?
Dr. Joseph Landers is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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