Dr. Mary Ann Edens, MD

Shreveport, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Edens, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Shreveport, LA?

Dr. Mary Ann Edens, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA. She is board certified. Dr. Edens graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Edens is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edens’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edens’s office at (318) 212-9440.

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

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas

Is Dr. Edens board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

Yes, Dr. Mary Ann Edens, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

What languages does Dr. Edens speak?

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

English

What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Edens typically treat?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Edens 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. Edens. 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.

Also known as:

Chest Pain
Chest discomfort
Thoracic pain
Upper body pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R079: Chest pain, unspecified

Also known as:

Suicidal Thoughts
Suicide
Suicidal ideation
Thoughts of ending life
Self-harm thoughts

ICD-10 Codes:

R45851: Suicidal ideations

Also known as:

Medical Check After Transport Accident
Post-accident medical exam
Car crash medical check
Transportation injury evaluation

ICD-10 Codes:

Z041: Encounter for examination and observation following transport accident

Also known as:

Schizophrenia
Psychotic disorder
Thought disorder
Mental illness with psychosis

ICD-10 Codes:

F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified

Also known as:

Fainting
Syncope
Passing out
Collapse

ICD-10 Codes:

R55: Syncope and collapse

Also known as:

Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

ICD-10 Codes:

D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

Also known as:

Chest Pain
Chest discomfort
Thoracic pain
Pectoral pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R0789: Other chest pain

Also known as:

Court-Ordered Mental Health Evaluation
Forensic Psychiatric Exam
Legal Mental Health Assessment
Mandated Psychiatric Review

ICD-10 Codes:

Z046: Encounter for general psychiatric examination, requested by authority

What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Edens typically perform?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Mary Ann Edens may include:

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

Does Dr. Edens accept my insurance?

Dr. Edens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 212-9440 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

Top Insurances

BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of California
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Edens' office located?

Dr. Mary Ann Edens' Primary Practice

1541 Kings Hwy

Shreveport, LA 71103

(318) 212-9440

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What hospitals are Dr. Edens affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Edens has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Ochsner Lsu Health - St. Mary Medical Center,Shreveport, LA

Ranked Urologic Surgery

Ranked Prostate Surgery

Christus Highland Medical Center,Shreveport, LA

Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 4 Procedures

Ochsner Lsu Health - Monroe Medical Center,Monroe, LA

Ranked General Surgery

Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery

Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center,Shreveport, LA

Christus Coushatta Health Care Center,Coushatta, LA

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

Dr. Edens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801820121.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Edens?

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

What is Dr. Mary Ann Edens's specialty?

Dr. Edens is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Shreveport, LA.

What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

Is Dr. Mary Ann Edens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

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

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