Dr. Jatinder Bhardwaj, MD
Shreveport, LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bhardwaj, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Jatinder Bhardwaj, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Bhardwaj graduated from Maulana Azad and completed his residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Bhardwaj is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, and Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bhardwaj’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bhardwaj’s office at (415) 600-4050.
Where did Dr. Bhardwaj go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Flushing Hospital Medical Center
Medical School: Maulana Azad
Is Dr. Bhardwaj board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Jatinder Bhardwaj, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Bhardwaj speak?
Dr. Bhardwaj and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi
Punjabi
What conditions does Dr. Bhardwaj treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Bhardwaj 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. Bhardwaj. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Belly Button Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Pain around navel
- Periumbilical discomfort
- Umbilical pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1033: Periumbilical pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Nausea
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick to Stomach
- Queasiness
- Upset Stomach
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
- R110: Nausea
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Chemistry
- Blood
- Irregular blood test results
- Unusual blood work
- Abnormal blood panel
ICD-10 Codes:
- R799: Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Bowel Movements
- Bowel Movement
- Unusual stool
- Changes in poop
- Fecal changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R195: Other fecal abnormalities
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Complete Bowel Incontinence
- Bowel Incontinence
- Full fecal incontinence
- Total loss of bowel control
- Severe accidental bowel leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R159: Full incontinence of feces
Which procedures does Dr. Bhardwaj perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jatinder Bhardwaj may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bhardwaj's office.
Does Dr. Bhardwaj accept my insurance?
Dr. Bhardwaj accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 600-4050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bhardwaj accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Bhardwaj in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bhardwaj's office located?
Dr. Jatinder Bhardwaj's Primary Practice
1541 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71103
(415) 600-4050
Dr. Jatinder Bhardwaj's Practice 2
4630 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 406
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 889-3817
Dr. Jatinder Bhardwaj's Practice 3
1890 W Gauthier Rd Ste 115
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 889-3817
What is Dr. Bhardwaj's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bhardwaj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689736043.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhardwaj?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bhardwaj
What is Dr. Jatinder Bhardwaj's specialty?
Dr. Bhardwaj is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Shreveport, LA. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Bhardwaj to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jatinder Bhardwaj affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bhardwaj is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health - St. Mary Medical Center 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 Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
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Is Jatinder Bhardwaj accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Jatinder Bhardwaj is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jatinder Bhardwaj offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bhardwaj's office at (415) 600-4050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jatinder Bhardwaj?
Please contact Dr. Bhardwaj's office at (415) 600-4050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jatinder Bhardwaj have?
Dr. Jatinder Bhardwaj is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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