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Dr. Richard Colon-Ortiz, MD

Bogalusa, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Colon-Ortiz, Cardiologist in Bogalusa, LA?

    Dr. Richard Colon-Ortiz, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Bogalusa, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Colon-Ortiz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Colon-Ortiz’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Colon-Ortiz’s office at (225) 456-5383.

    What languages does Dr. Colon-Ortiz speak?

    Dr. Colon-Ortiz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Colon-Ortiz treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Colon-Ortiz 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. Colon-Ortiz. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Which procedures does Dr. Colon-Ortiz perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Colon-Ortiz may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Colon-Ortiz's office.

    Does Dr. Colon-Ortiz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Colon-Ortiz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 456-5383 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Colon-Ortiz accept in Bogalusa, LA?

    Dr. Colon-Ortiz in Bogalusa, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Colon-Ortiz's office located?

    Dr. Richard Colon-Ortiz's Primary Practice

    1407 Avenue F

    Bogalusa, LA 70427

    (225) 456-5383

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    Dr. Richard Colon-Ortiz's Practice 2

    806 Riverside Dr Ste B

    Franklinton, LA 70438

    (985) 839-4431

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    Dr. Richard Colon-Ortiz's Practice 3

    71070 Highway 21

    Covington, LA 70433

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

    Dr. Colon-Ortiz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982794640.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Colon-Ortiz?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Colon-Ortiz's specialty?

    Dr. Colon-Ortiz is a Cardiologist near Bogalusa, LA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Colon-Ortiz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Colon-Ortiz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Colon-Ortiz is affiliated with St. Tammany Parish Hospital 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

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    Is Richard Colon-Ortiz accepting new patients in Bogalusa, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Colon-Ortiz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Colon-Ortiz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Colon-Ortiz's office at (225) 456-5383 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Colon-Ortiz?

    Please contact Dr. Colon-Ortiz's office at (225) 456-5383 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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