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Dr. Joshua Edmunds, DO

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Bossier City, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Edmunds, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Bossier City, LA?

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

    What languages does Dr. Edmunds speak?

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

    • English

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

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Strain of Lower Back Muscles, Fascia, and Tendons
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled lower back muscle
    • Lumbar muscle strain
    • Back tendon strain
    • Lower back soft tissue strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S39012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Edmunds may include:

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

    Does Dr. Edmunds accept my insurance?

    Dr. Edmunds 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. Edmunds accept in Bossier City, LA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Holdings

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Edmunds' office located?

    Dr. Joshua Edmunds' Primary Practice

    2531 Viking Dr

    Bossier City, LA 71111

    (318) 626-1036

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    Dr. Joshua Edmunds' Practice 2

    207 Jefferson St

    Mansfield, LA 71052

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    Dr. Joshua Edmunds' Practice 3

    1 Medical Plaza Pl

    Minden, LA 71055

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

    Dr. Edmunds's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669043907.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Edmunds?

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

    What is Dr. Joshua Edmunds's specialty?

    Dr. Edmunds is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Bossier City, 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. Joshua Edmunds affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Edmunds is affiliated with Christus Highland Medical Center, Ascension Providence Hospital, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas 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

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    Is Dr. Joshua Edmunds accepting new patients in Bossier City, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Joshua Edmunds is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joshua Edmunds offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joshua Edmunds?

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

    Where is Dr. Edmunds' office located?

    Dr. Edmunds' offices are located in Bossier City, LA, Mansfield, LA, and Minden, LA.