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Dr. William Plunkett, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 66
Dr. William Plunkett, MD
4.4 (106 Ratings)

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Dr. William Plunkett, MD is an Internist in Hammond, LA.
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Dr. William Plunkett, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 66
Hammond, LA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. William Plunkett, MD is an Internist in Hammond, LA.

About

Dr. Plunkett graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1983 and completed a residency at Tampa General Hospital.Dr. William Plunkett, MD is an Internist in Hammond, LA and has 41 years experience. Dr. Plunkett currently practices at Northshore Internal Medicine Associates and are affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center. Dr. Plunkett has experience treating conditions like Tobacco Use Disorder, Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and Nausea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Plunkett received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 106 times. Dr. Plunkett's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Plunkett is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Tobacco Use Disorder
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Nausea
Tobacco Use Disorder
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Nausea
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Fever
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Dehydration
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
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Anal or Rectal Pain
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
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Balanoposthitis
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Cachexia
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Chondromalacia
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
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Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Depression
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Diverticulitis
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Familial Hypercholesterolemia
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Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
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Foot Infection
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
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Hypogonadism
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Hypothyroidism
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Influenza (Flu)
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Interstitial Cystitis
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Knee Sprain
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
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Lipid Disorders
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Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
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Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
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Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
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Strep Throat
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Abscess Incision and Drainage
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Carpal Tunnel Injection
Diabetes Counseling
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Joint Injection
Physical Examination
Urinalysis
Vaccination
Wellness Examination

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  • Humana
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  • PPO Plus PPO
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  • Medicaid
  • Gilsbar 360
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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  • Medicare
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  • PHCS
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  • Peoples Health
    Group Medicare HMO-POS
    Choices Select HMO
    Choices 65 #14 for St. Tammany Parish
    Choices Platinum #009 HMO
    Group Medicare for Office of Group Benefits HMO-POS
    Choices 65 #14 for Metro New Orleans Area HMO
    Secure Health HMO-SNP
  • Amerihealth
  • Medicaid
  • ChoiceCare Network
  • Vantage Health Plan
    AAA7 Community Care-Plus Plan - Medicare Advantage HMO-POS
    AAA6 Vantage Capitol Plan - Medicare Advantage HMO-POS
    AAA3 Premium Plan -Medicare Advantage HMO-POS
    AAA0 Vantage ZERO -Medicare Advantage HMO-POS
    AAA4 Traditional Plus Plan - Medicare Advantage HMO
    AAA1 Value Plan - Medicare Advantage HMO-POS
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    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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  • United Healthcare
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    Cigna
    Cigna HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 Northshore Internal Medicine Associates
    15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 300, Hammond, LA 70403

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Plunkett
4.4
Based on 106 Reviews
5 Stars (89)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (13)

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Dec 28, 2023
Dr Plunkett always takes time to listen to me and I never feel like he's rushing to get to the next patient. He also makes things easy to understand and doesn't try to over medicate.
TheRevenant — Dec 28, 2023
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Tampa General Hospital
    1984
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Tampa General Hospital
    1986
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Plunkett, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Plunkett's profile.

Dr. Plunkett frequently treats the following conditions: Tobacco Use Disorder, Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and Nausea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Plunkett, MD is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. William Plunkett, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • North Oaks Medical Center

    15790 Paul Vega Md Dr, Hammond, LA