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Dr. Richard Morrison, MD

Critical Care Internist

Shreveport, LA

42 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Morrison, Critical Care Internist in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Richard Morrison, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA. He has been practicing for over 42 years. Dr. Morrison is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Morrison’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Morrison’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Morrison speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Morrison typically treat?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Morrison 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. Morrison. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Morrison typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Morrison may include:

    Please contact Dr. Morrison's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Morrison accept my insurance?

    Dr. Morrison accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Morrison's office located?

    Dr. Richard Morrison's Primary Practice

    1202 Louisiana Ave

    Shreveport, LA 71101

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

    Dr. Morrison's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174644801.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Morrison?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Morrison's specialty?

    Dr. Morrison is a Critical Care Internist near Shreveport, LA.

    What does a Critical Care Internist do?

    An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.

    Is this Dr. Richard Morrison affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Morrison is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Willis Knighton South, Willis - Knighton Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Internist. Explore 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 Richard Morrison accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Morrison is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Morrison offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Morrison's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Morrison?

    Please contact Dr. Morrison's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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