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Dr. James Barrow, MD

Lake Charles, LA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Barrow, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. James Barrow, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Barrow is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Barrow’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barrow’s office at (337) 562-3747.

    Where did Dr. Barrow go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La | Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Barrow speak?

    Dr. Barrow and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Barrow treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Barrow 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. Barrow. 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:

    • Third Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Second Trimester Prenatal Care
    • First Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care
    • Late Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Third Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Third Trimester)
    • Mid-Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Second Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Second Trimester)
    • Late pregnancy care
    • Third trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in late pregnancy
    • Mid-pregnancy care
    • Second trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in mid-pregnancy
    • Early pregnancy care
    • First trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in early pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester
    • Z3482: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, second trimester
    • Z3403: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, third trimester
    • Z3402: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, second trimester
    • Z3401: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, first trimester
    • Z3491: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, first trimester
    • Z3493: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Screening for Uncertain Due Date
    • Prenatal Screening for Birth Defects
    • Antenatal Dating Scan
    • Pregnancy Dating Ultrasound
    • Due Date Confirmation Scan
    • Antenatal Malformation Screening
    • Fetal Anomaly Scan
    • Birth Defect Screening in Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3687: Encounter for antenatal screening for uncertain dates
    • Z363: Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
    • High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
    • Gestational Hypertension
    • Pregnancy-induced Hypertension
    • Maternal Hypertension
    • Chronic hypertension in pregnancy
    • Essential hypertension complicating pregnancy
    • Hypertension during gestation
    • Pre-existing high blood pressure in pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O163: Unspecified maternal hypertension, third trimester
    • O10013: Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Prior Cesarean Section
    • Uterine Scar from C-section
    • C-section History in Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Anemia during Late Pregnancy
    • Anemia
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Low iron in third trimester
    • Late pregnancy anemia
    • Blood deficiency during third trimester

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O99013: Anemia complicating pregnancy, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    What procedures does Dr. Barrow perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Barrow 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. Barrow. 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 Hysterectomy
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Lining Removal
    • Endometrial Resection
    • Thermoablation of Uterus

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
    • 58563: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with endometrial ablation (eg, endometrial resection, electrosurgical ablation, thermoablation)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Lining Removal (Thermal Ablation)
    • Endometrial Ablation
    • Thermal Endometrial Ablation
    • Uterine Ablation
    • Heavy Bleeding Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 58353: Endometrial ablation, thermal, without hysteroscopic guidance

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy of Cervix and Vagina
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Colposcopy
    • Vaginal Colposcopy
    • Cervix and Vagina Exam
    • Magnified Cervical Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 57452: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina;

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cone Biopsy (Conization)
    • Cervical Conization
    • Cone Biopsy of Cervix
    • Cold Knife Conization
    • Laser Conization

    CPT Codes:

    • 57520: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; cold knife or laser

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Biodegradable Drug Implant
    • Drug Delivery Device Removal
    • Permanent Drug Implant Explant
    • Non-Dissolving Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11982: Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant

    Also known as:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Also known as:

    • Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After Birth Care
    • Maternity Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 59430: Postpartum care only (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Barrow accept my insurance?

    Dr. Barrow accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 562-3747 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Barrow accept in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. Barrow in Lake Charles, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Ascension Health

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Bowling Green State University

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • MedImpact

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Barrow's office located?

    Dr. James Barrow's Primary Practice

    4150 Nelson Rd Ste G

    Lake Charles, LA 70605

    (337) 562-3747

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    Dr. James Barrow's Practice 2

    1501 Kings Hwy

    Shreveport, LA 71103

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    Dr. James Barrow's Practice 3

    104 Acadia Park Dr

    Raceland, LA 70394

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    What is Dr. Barrow's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Barrow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033320155.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barrow?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Barrow

    What is Dr. James Barrow's specialty?

    Dr. Barrow is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Lake Charles, LA. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Barrow to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Barrow affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Barrow is affiliated with CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area 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 James Barrow accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?

    Yes, Dr. James Barrow is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Barrow offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Barrow's office at (337) 562-3747 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Barrow?

    Please contact Dr. Barrow's office at (337) 562-3747 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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