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Who is Dr. Giarrusso, Hospitalist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Amy Giarrusso, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Giarrusso is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Giarrusso’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Giarrusso’s office at (225) 765-4050.
Is Dr. Giarrusso board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Amy Giarrusso, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Giarrusso speak?
Dr. Giarrusso and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Giarrusso treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Giarrusso 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. Giarrusso. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Which procedures does Dr. Giarrusso perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Amy Giarrusso may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Giarrusso's office.
Does Dr. Giarrusso accept my insurance?
Dr. Giarrusso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 765-4050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Giarrusso accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Giarrusso in Baton Rouge, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Franciscan Miss Ourlady Health
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Giarrusso's office located?
Dr. Amy Giarrusso's Primary Practice
5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 765-4050
What is Dr. Giarrusso's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Giarrusso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912931940.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Giarrusso?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Giarrusso
What is Dr. Amy Giarrusso's specialty?
Dr. Giarrusso is a Hospitalist near Baton Rouge, LA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Giarrusso to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Amy Giarrusso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Giarrusso is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, Lane Regional Medical Center. 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Amy Giarrusso accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Amy Giarrusso is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amy Giarrusso offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Giarrusso's office at (225) 765-4050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amy Giarrusso?
Please contact Dr. Giarrusso's office at (225) 765-4050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Amy Giarrusso have?
Dr. Amy Giarrusso is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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