Dr. Smitaben S. Patel
Overview
Dr. Smita Patel is a Louisiana-based physician who specializes in hospital medicine. She currently sees patients on the North Shore through St. Tammany Parish Hospital.
Her top areas of expertise are Gastrostomy and Endoscopy.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1202 S Tyler St., Covington, LA 70433
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
Dr. Deitelzweig earned his medical degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook and completed his internship and residency at Cornell University Medical College and Northshore University Hospital. He completed fellowships in hepatology and vascular medicine at Ochsner and holds an Executive Masters in Health Care Administration from the University of New Orleans. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and has been honored as one of the 'Best Doctors in America' in 2006. Dr. Deitelzweig is board certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He is a Clinical Associate Professor at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Deitelzweig serves as the Vice President of Medical Affairs for the Ochsner Health and Chairman of the Dept of Hospital Medicine. He has been on staff at Ochsner since 1993. Dr. Deitelzweig is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Low Sodium Level, Stroke, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Hip Replacement.
St. Tammany Health System
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St. Tammany Health System
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Smitaben S. Patel
Is Dr. Smitaben S. Patel a top-rated expert for Gastrostomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Smitaben S. Patel is classified as an Experienced expert for Gastrostomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Smitaben S. Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Smitaben S. Patel is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Gastrostomy, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Smitaben S. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Smitaben S. Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- ColonoscopyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrostomyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.