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Dr. Laura Mitcham, MD

Shreveport, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mitcham, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Laura Mitcham, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Mitcham is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mitcham’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mitcham’s office at (318) 255-3690.

    What languages does Dr. Mitcham speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Mitcham treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Mitcham 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. Mitcham. 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:

    • 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:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Mixed Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Combined incontinence
    • Stress and urge incontinence
    • Dual incontinence

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3946: Mixed incontinence

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
    • Mammography
    • Inconclusive mammogram
    • Unclear breast scan results
    • Abnormal breast scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Which procedures does Dr. Mitcham perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by a Dr. Laura Mitcham may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mitcham's office.

    Does Dr. Mitcham accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mitcham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 255-3690 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mitcham accept in Shreveport, LA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mitcham's office located?

    Dr. Laura Mitcham's Primary Practice

    510 E Stoner Ave

    Shreveport, LA 71101

    (318) 255-3690

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    Dr. Laura Mitcham's Practice 2

    1200 S Farmerville St

    Ruston, LA 71270

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

    Dr. Mitcham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871751057.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mitcham?

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

    What is Dr. Laura Mitcham's specialty?

    Dr. Mitcham is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Shreveport, LA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Mitcham to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Laura Mitcham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mitcham is affiliated with Christus Highland Medical Center, Christus St. Michael Health System, Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    Where can I learn more about Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

    Explore Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Laura Mitcham accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Laura Mitcham is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Laura Mitcham offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mitcham's office at (318) 255-3690 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Laura Mitcham?

    Please contact Dr. Mitcham's office at (318) 255-3690 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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