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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Freeman, Family Medicine Specialist in Saint Gabriel, LA?
Dr. Joseph Freeman, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Saint Gabriel, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Freeman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Freeman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Freeman’s office at (225) 655-6422.
What languages does Dr. Freeman speak?
Dr. Freeman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Freeman treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Freeman 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. Freeman. 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.
Also known as:
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- Exposure to COVID-19
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Other Lifestyle-Related Health Problems
- Unhealthy lifestyle issues
- Behavioral health concerns
- Wellness challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7289: Other problems related to lifestyle
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Body Fat
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
- Z6830: Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Which procedures does Dr. Freeman perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Freeman may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Freeman's office.
Does Dr. Freeman accept my insurance?
Dr. Freeman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 655-6422 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Freeman accept in Saint Gabriel, LA?
Dr. Freeman in Saint Gabriel, 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
AmWINS Group
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Freeman's office located?
Dr. Joseph Freeman's Primary Practice
5760 Monticello Dr
Saint Gabriel, LA 70776
(225) 655-6422
What is Dr. Freeman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Freeman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366467599.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Freeman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Freeman
What is Dr. Joseph Freeman's specialty?
Dr. Freeman is a Family Medicine Specialist near Saint Gabriel, LA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Freeman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Freeman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Freeman is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Joseph Freeman accepting new patients in Saint Gabriel, LA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Freeman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Freeman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Freeman's office at (225) 655-6422 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Freeman?
Please contact Dr. Freeman's office at (225) 655-6422 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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