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Dr. George Waterfallen, MD

Bossier City, LA

41 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Waterfallen, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Bossier City, LA?

    Dr. George Waterfallen, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Bossier City, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 41 years. Dr. Waterfallen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waterfallen’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waterfallen’s office at (318) 742-6900.

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

      What languages does Dr. Waterfallen speak?

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

      • English

      What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Waterfallen typically treat?

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

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

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

      Also known as:

      • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
      • Chronic medication use
      • Ongoing drug treatment
      • Extended drug therapy

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

      Also known as:

      • Fatigue
      • Tiredness
      • Lack of energy
      • Exhaustion

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R5383: Other fatigue

      Also known as:

      • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
      • Blood
      • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
      • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
      • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

      Also known as:

      • Vitamin D Deficiency
      • Low Vitamin D Levels
      • Lack of Vitamin D
      • Hypovitaminosis D

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Type 2 Diabetes
      • Diabetes Type 2
      • Type 2 diabetes
      • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
      • Adult-Onset Diabetes
      • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

      Also known as:

      • COPD
      • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
      • Chronic Lung Disease
      • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
      • Pregnancy Test
      • No pregnancy detected
      • Negative HCG test
      • Not pregnant result

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

      Also known as:

      • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
      • Health Screening
      • STD screening
      • Sexual health check
      • Venereal disease test

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

      What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Waterfallen typically perform?

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

      • Inhaler or Nebulizer Training
      • Aerosol Device Instruction
      • MDI Training
      • Breathing Treatment Education

      CPT Codes:

      • 94664: Demonstration and/or evaluation of patient utilization of an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or IPPB device

      Also known as:

      • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
      • Speech-Language Pathology
      • Voice Therapy
      • Communication Disorder Treatment
      • Auditory Processing Therapy

      CPT Codes:

      • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

      Also known as:

      • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
      • Nebulizer Treatment
      • Aerosol Treatment
      • IPPB Treatment
      • Airway Obstruction Treatment

      CPT Codes:

      • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

      Does Dr. Waterfallen accept my insurance?

      Dr. Waterfallen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 742-6900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Waterfallen accept in Bossier City, LA?

      Dr. Waterfallen in Bossier City, 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)

      • Humana

      • Independence Health Group

      • Medicare

      • State of Louisiana

      • UMR Administered Payer

      • UnitedHealth Group

      • Unknown

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      Where is Dr. Waterfallen's office located?

      Dr. George Waterfallen's Primary Practice

      2890 Douglas Dr Ste 100

      Bossier City, LA 71111

      (318) 742-6900

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      Dr. George Waterfallen's Practice 2

      103 Watts St

      Jonesboro, LA 71251

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      Dr. George Waterfallen's Practice 3

      8961 Youree Dr

      Shreveport, LA 71115

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

      Dr. Waterfallen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831123132.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waterfallen?

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

      What is Dr. George Waterfallen's specialty?

      Dr. Waterfallen is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Bossier City, LA.

      What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

      A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

      Is this Dr. George Waterfallen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Waterfallen is affiliated with Christus Highland Medical Center, Ochsner Lsu Health - St. Mary Medical Center 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

      When to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

      Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). 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 George Waterfallen accepting new patients in Bossier City, LA?

      Yes, Dr. George Waterfallen is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. George Waterfallen offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Waterfallen's office at (318) 742-6900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with George Waterfallen?

      Please contact Dr. Waterfallen's office at (318) 742-6900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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