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Dr. Megan Gardner, MD

Bossier City, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gardner, Pediatrician in Bossier City, LA?

    Dr. Megan Gardner, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Bossier City, LA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Gardner graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed her residency at LSU HEALTH SCIENCES. Dr. Gardner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gardner’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gardner’s office at (318) 742-6710.

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

    • Residency: LSU HEALTH SCIENCES

    • Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans

    Is Dr. Gardner board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Megan Gardner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Gardner speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Gardner treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gardner 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. Gardner. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Suspected Exposure to Other Biological Agents Ruled Out
    • Other biohazard exposure cleared
    • No other biological agent exposure found
    • Other bioweapon exposure ruled out

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z03818: Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out

    Also known as:

    • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Birth Defects
    • Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
    • CDH
    • Diaphragm birth defect
    • Hole in diaphragm at birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q790: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia

    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:

    • Fluid in Middle Ear
    • Ear Infection
    • Serous otitis media
    • Ear effusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6503: Acute serous otitis media, bilateral
    • H6501: Acute serous otitis media, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Cerebral Palsy
    • CP
    • Brain paralysis
    • Childhood motor disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Down Syndrome
    • Trisomy 21
    • Mongolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q909: Down syndrome, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • Other Non-Infectious Stomach and Colon Inflammation
    • Digestive Disease
    • Non-Infectious Colitis
    • Non-Infectious Enteritis
    • Digestive Tract Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5289: Other specified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Novel Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J09X2: Influenza due to identified novel influenza A virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Gardner perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Megan Gardner may include:

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

    Does Dr. Gardner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gardner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 742-6710 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Gardner in Bossier City, 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

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • WebTPA

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    Where is Dr. Gardner's office located?

    Dr. Megan Gardner's Primary Practice

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 120

    Bossier City, LA 71111

    (318) 742-6710

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    Dr. Megan Gardner's Practice 2

    2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 320

    Shreveport, LA 71118

    (318) 212-4153

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

    Dr. Gardner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548471832.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gardner?

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

    What is Dr. Megan Gardner's specialty?

    Dr. Gardner is a Pediatrician near Bossier City, LA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Gardner to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Megan Gardner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gardner is affiliated with Christus Highland Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician 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 Megan Gardner accepting new patients in Bossier City, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Megan Gardner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Megan Gardner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gardner's office at (318) 742-6710 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Megan Gardner?

    Please contact Dr. Gardner's office at (318) 742-6710 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Megan Gardner have?

    Dr. Megan Gardner is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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