Gastroenterologists in Louisiana
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298
Gastroenterologists
100%
Accepting patients
89%
Most common: MD
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Specialty: gastroenterologistState: LA
About gastroenterologists in Louisiana
Louisiana has 298 licensed gastroenterologists spread across the state. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is MD, which stands for Doctor of Medicine, at 89%.
Tulane University School of Medicine and LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine train gastroenterologists in the state. Notable hospitals include Ochsner Medical Center, Tulane Medical Center, and Children's Hospital New Orleans. Health systems such as Ochsner Health, LCMC Health, and Willis-Knighton Health System employ many of the state's gastroenterologists.
78% accept Medicare. Patients with Healthy Louisiana should verify coverage directly, as not all gastroenterologists participate. The most widely accepted carriers include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-19636, qhp-97176, and centene.
Ochsner Health is the largest nonprofit health system in Louisiana and the Gulf South.
Frequently asked questions about gastroenterologists in Louisiana
Louisiana has 298 licensed gastroenterologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of gastroenterologists in Louisiana are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among gastroenterologists in Louisiana include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-19636, qhp-97176, and centene. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
An office visit copay is $30 to $75. A screening colonoscopy is $0 (preventive). A diagnostic colonoscopy costs $1,500 to $4,000. An upper endoscopy runs $1,000 to $3,000. Actual costs in Louisiana depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Screening colonoscopies must be billed as preventive to be covered at 100%. If polyps are found and removed, the procedure should remain coded as screening. Verify that the endoscopy center and anesthesiologist are both in-network.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Louisiana has 298 gastroenterologists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
78% of gastroenterologists in Louisiana accept Medicare. Medicare covers screening colonoscopies every ten years for average-risk patients (no cost-sharing). Diagnostic colonoscopies and other GI procedures are covered with standard Part B cost-sharing. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some gastroenterologists in Louisiana accept Healthy Louisiana, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers screening colonoscopies and medically necessary GI services. Coverage details for newer medications (biologics for IBD) vary by state formulary. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Healthy Louisiana participation before scheduling.
Screening colonoscopies are recommended every ten years for average-risk adults starting at age 45. Patients with IBD, celiac disease, or chronic liver conditions may see their GI doctor every three to six months. With 298 gastroenterologists in Louisiana, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
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Insurance & Gastroenterologist coverage
Top accepted carriers in Louisiana include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-19636, qhp-97176, and centene.
Screening colonoscopies are covered at 100% as preventive care under the ACA with no copay (for average-risk patients starting at age 45). If polyps are found and removed during a screening, the procedure should still be billed as preventive. Diagnostic colonoscopies (ordered for symptoms) are subject to your deductible and copay. Verify the endoscopy center is in-network separately from the doctor.