Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Paramesh, Transplant Surgeon in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Anil Paramesh, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Paramesh completed his residency at North Oakland Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Paramesh is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Paramesh’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Paramesh’s office at (504) 988-5344.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Paramesh?
Dr. Anil Paramesh, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Transplant Surgeon 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. Paramesh empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Transplant Surgery, Transplant-Kidney-Adult & Pediatric, Transplant-Liver-Adult & Pediatric, Transplant-Pancreas & Liver, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Orleans/LA community, Dr. Paramesh is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Paramesh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: North Oakland Med Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: Kasturba Med Coll- Mysore Univ- Mangalore- Karnataka- India
Is Dr. Paramesh board certified as a Transplant Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Anil Paramesh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Paramesh speak?
Dr. Paramesh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Kannada
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Paramesh treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Paramesh 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. Paramesh. 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:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
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:
- Immune System Disorder
- Immune System and Disorder
- Immunity Problems
- Immune System Dysfunction
- Immunological Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- D899: Disorder involving the immune mechanism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Long-term Calcineurin Inhibitor Use
- Chronic calcineurin therapy
- Taking calcineurin inhibitors
- Calcineurin medication
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79621: Long term (current) use of calcineurin inhibitor
What procedures does Dr. Paramesh perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Paramesh performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Paramesh. 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:
- Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
- Laparoscopic Catheter Revision
- Laparoscopic Omental Tacking
- Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
- Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
- Keyhole Catheter Adjustment
- Peritoneal Catheter Revision
- Laparoscopic Cannula Repair
- Keyhole omentopexy
- Minimally invasive omental tacking
- Laparoscopic omentum fixation
CPT Codes:
- 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
- 49325: Laparoscopy, surgical; with revision of previously placed intraperitoneal cannula or catheter, with removal of intraluminal obstructive material if performed
- 49326: Laparoscopy, surgical; with omentopexy (omental tacking procedure) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Catheter Extension Placement
- Intraperitoneal Catheter Extension
- Chest Exit Peritoneal Catheter
- Subcutaneous Catheter Extension
CPT Codes:
- 49435: Insertion of subcutaneous extension to intraperitoneal cannula or catheter with remote chest exit site (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Abdominal Catheter
- Intraperitoneal catheter removal
- Tunneled catheter extraction
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
CPT Codes:
- 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Does Dr. Paramesh accept my insurance?
Dr. Paramesh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 988-5344 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Paramesh accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Paramesh in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Angelo State University
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
SSM Health Care
State of Mississippi
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Paramesh's office located?
Dr. Anil Paramesh's Primary Practice
1415 Tulane Ave Fl 6
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 988-5344
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. Paramesh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Paramesh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255390738.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Paramesh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Paramesh
What is Dr. Anil Paramesh's specialty?
Dr. Paramesh is a Transplant Surgeon near New Orleans, LA. A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient. Contact Dr. Paramesh to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Anil Paramesh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Paramesh 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 Anil Paramesh accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Anil Paramesh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Anil Paramesh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Paramesh's office at (504) 988-5344 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Anil Paramesh?
Please contact Dr. Paramesh's office at (504) 988-5344 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Anil Paramesh have?
Dr. Anil Paramesh is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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