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Dr. Navdeep Samra

Trauma Surgeon, Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Shreveport, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Samra, Trauma Surgeon in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Navdeep Samra is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Samra graduated from An-Najah National University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Samra is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Samra’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Samra’s office at (318) 626-0050.

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

    • Medical School: An-Najah National University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences | Christian Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Samra speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Samra typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Samra 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. Samra. 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:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S2243XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, bilateral, initial encounter for closed fracture

    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:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Injury
    • General injury
    • Injury, unknown type
    • Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Scalp Cut
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Scalp laceration
    • Deep scalp cut
    • Head cut

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Collapsed Lung
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Traumatic Air in Chest
    • Traumatic Pneumothorax
    • Injured Collapsed Lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Samra typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Navdeep Samra may include:

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

    Does Dr. Samra accept my insurance?

    Dr. Samra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 626-0050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Samra 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

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Samra's office located?

    Department Of Surgery

    1541 Kings Hwy

    Shreveport, LA 71103

    (318) 626-0050

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    Dr. Navdeep Samra's Practice 2

    1512 W Kirby Pl

    Shreveport, LA 71103

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

    Dr. Samra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306056569.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Samra?

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

    What is Dr. Navdeep Samra's specialty?

    Dr. Samra is a Trauma Surgeon near Shreveport, LA.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is Dr. Navdeep Samra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Samra is affiliated with Christus Highland Medical Center, Ochsner Lsu Health - Monroe Medical Center, Ochsner Lsu Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Rapides Regional 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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    Is Dr. Navdeep Samra accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Navdeep Samra is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Navdeep Samra offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Samra's office at (318) 626-0050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Navdeep Samra?

    Please contact Dr. Samra's office at (318) 626-0050 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Samra's office located?

    Dr. Samra's office is located in Shreveport, LA.