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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Parker, Internist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Paul Parker, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Parker graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Tulane Univ Hosp & Clis, Cardiovascular Diseases; Tulane Univ Hosp & Clis, Internal Medicine. Dr. Parker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Parker’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Parker’s office.
Where did Dr. Parker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tulane Univ Hosp & Clis, Cardiovascular Diseases; Tulane Univ Hosp & Clis, Internal Medicine | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La | Tulane Univ School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Parker speak?
Dr. Parker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Parker treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Parker 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. Parker. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture
- Left Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Femur Neck Fracture
- Proximal Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Fracture
- Left Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Break
- Hip Bone Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72002D: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S72142D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Femur Neck Fracture
- Broken Thigh Bone (Hip Area)
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72001D: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Communication Problems from Brain Issues
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Cognitive-linguistic disorder
- Trouble speaking after brain injury
- Difficulty understanding language
ICD-10 Codes:
- R41841: Cognitive communication deficit
Also known as:
- Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Primary Widespread Arthritis
- Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Which procedures does Dr. Parker perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Paul Parker 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. Parker's office.
Does Dr. Parker accept my insurance?
Dr. Parker 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. Parker accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Parker in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
American Health Advantage Texas
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Louisiana
State of Oklahoma
Tribute Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Parker's office located?
What is Dr. Parker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Parker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659348647.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Parker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Parker
What is Dr. Paul Parker's specialty?
Dr. Parker is a Internist near Baton Rouge, 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. Parker to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Paul Parker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Parker is affiliated with St. Tammany Parish 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 Paul Parker accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Parker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Parker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Parker's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Parker?
Please contact Dr. Parker's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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