22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Walker, Internist in Houma, LA?
Dr. Patrick Walker, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Houma, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Walker graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Psychiatry. Dr. Walker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walker’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walker’s office at (985) 853-2343.
Where did Dr. Walker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Psychiatry | Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program
Medical School: St George',s University | St. George's University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Walker board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Walker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Walker speak?
Dr. Walker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Walker treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Walker 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. Walker. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergy
- Chronic allergy symptoms
- Allergic reactions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3089: Other allergic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Walker perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Patrick Walker may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Walker's office.
Does Dr. Walker accept my insurance?
Dr. Walker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 853-2343 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walker accept in Houma, LA?
Dr. Walker in Houma, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Walker's office located?
Dr. Patrick Walker's Primary Practice
827 Bayou Gardens Blvd
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 853-2343
What is Dr. Walker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780768630.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walker
What is Dr. Patrick Walker's specialty?
Dr. Walker is a Internist near Houma, LA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Walker to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Patrick Walker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Walker is affiliated with Terrebonne General Health System, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital 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
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Is Patrick Walker accepting new patients in Houma, LA?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Walker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patrick Walker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Walker's office at (985) 853-2343 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Patrick Walker?
Please contact Dr. Walker's office at (985) 853-2343 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Patrick Walker have?
Dr. Patrick Walker is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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