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Dr. Billy Jefferson, DO

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Leesville, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jefferson, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Leesville, LA?

    Dr. Billy Jefferson, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Leesville, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Jefferson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jefferson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jefferson’s office at (318) 626-1036.

    What languages does Dr. Jefferson speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Jefferson 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. Jefferson. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Billy Jefferson may include:

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

    Does Dr. Jefferson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jefferson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 626-1036 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jefferson accept in Leesville, LA?

    Dr. Jefferson in Leesville, 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Fox Everett

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Jefferson's office located?

    Dr. Billy Jefferson's Primary Practice

    1020 W Fertitta Blvd

    Leesville, LA 71446

    (318) 626-1036

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    Dr. Billy Jefferson's Practice 2

    1501 Kings Hwy

    Shreveport, LA 71103

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    Dr. Billy Jefferson's Practice 3

    301 W Boundary Ave

    Winnfield, LA 71483

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

    Dr. Jefferson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407423809.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jefferson?

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

    What is Dr. Billy Jefferson's specialty?

    Dr. Jefferson is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Leesville, 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. Billy Jefferson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jefferson is affiliated with Christus Highland Medical Center, Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, University Of Mississippi Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Stone County, South Central Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. 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 Dr. Billy Jefferson accepting new patients in Leesville, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Billy Jefferson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Billy Jefferson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jefferson's office at (318) 626-1036 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Billy Jefferson?

    Please contact Dr. Jefferson's office at (318) 626-1036 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Jefferson's office located?

    Dr. Jefferson's offices are located in Leesville, LA, Shreveport, LA, and Winnfield, LA.