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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 here.
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:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
What is Dr. Edmunds's NPI number?An 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 a 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 this 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 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's office at (318) 626-1036 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Edmunds?
Please contact Dr. Edmunds's office at (318) 626-1036 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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