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Dr. James Herrington, MD

Lafayette, LA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Herrington, Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA?

    Dr. James Herrington, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Herrington graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Gastroenterology; Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Internal Medicine. Dr. Herrington is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Herrington’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Herrington’s office at (337) 269-0963.

    Where did Dr. Herrington go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Gastroenterology; Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Internal Medicine | Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program

    • Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La | Tulane Univ School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Herrington board certified as a Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. James Herrington, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Herrington speak?

    Dr. Herrington and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Herrington treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Herrington 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. Herrington. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    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:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Other Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Swallowing problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1319: Other dysphagia

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Herrington perform?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Herrington performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Herrington. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • Upper Endoscopy with Injections
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening
    • Esophageal Dilation
    • EGD with Dilation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Widening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy
    • EGD with Submucosal Injections
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Injections
    • Stomach Scope with Medication
    • Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
    • Rectum and Lower Colon Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
    • 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 43236: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Dilation (Bougie)
    • Esophageal Widening
    • Bougie Dilation of Esophagus
    • Swallowing Tube Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 43450: Dilation of esophagus, by unguided sound or bougie, single or multiple passes

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
    • Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
    • Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
    • Banding of Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoid Banding

    CPT Codes:

    • 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Stomach/Duodenum Dilation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • EGD with Dilation
    • Esophageal Dilation
    • Stomach Stricture Widening
    • Duodenal Stricture Repair
    • EGD with Polypectomy
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
    • Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 43245: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with dilation of gastric/duodenal stricture(s) (eg, balloon, bougie)
    • 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Gallstone Removal
    • ERCP
    • Endoscopic Gallstone Removal
    • Biliary Duct Stone Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 43264: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Sphincterotomy
    • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
    • Bile duct scope
    • Pancreatic duct scope
    • Papillotomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43262: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with sphincterotomy/papillotomy

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoidoscopy
    • Lower colon exam
    • Flexible colon scope
    • Rectum and lower colon check

    CPT Codes:

    • 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Anoscopy (Diagnostic)
    • Anoscopy
    • Anal Canal Exam
    • Rectal Scope Exam
    • Anus Diagnostic Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 46600: Anoscopy; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Stopping Bleeding in Esophagus, Stomach, or Duodenum
    • EGD with Bleeding Control
    • Upper GI Endoscopy for Bleeding
    • Gastric Bleeding Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 43255: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with control of bleeding, any method

    Also known as:

    • Liver Elastography
    • Elastography
    • FibroScan
    • Liver stiffness test
    • Shear wave elastography

    CPT Codes:

    • 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report

    Also known as:

    • Capsule Endoscopy
    • Pill Camera
    • Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
    • Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
    • Intestinal Imaging Pill

    CPT Codes:

    • 91110: Gastrointestinal tract imaging, intraluminal (eg, capsule endoscopy), esophagus through ileum, with interpretation and report

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Does Dr. Herrington accept my insurance?

    Dr. Herrington accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 269-0963 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Herrington accept in Lafayette, LA?

    Dr. Herrington in Lafayette, 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

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Herrington's office located?

    Dr. James Herrington's Primary Practice

    1211 Coolidge Blvd Ste 303

    Lafayette, LA 70503

    (337) 269-0963

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    Dr. James Herrington's Practice 2

    1211 Coolidge Blvd

    Lafayette, LA 70503

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    Dr. James Herrington's Practice 3

    439 Heymann Blvd

    Lafayette, LA 70503

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

    Dr. Herrington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386710457.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Herrington?

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

    What is Dr. James Herrington's specialty?

    Dr. Herrington is a Gastroenterologist near Lafayette, LA. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Herrington to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Herrington affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Herrington is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Abbeville General Hospital, Rapides Regional Medical Center 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 James Herrington accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?

    Yes, Dr. James Herrington is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Herrington offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Herrington's office at (337) 269-0963 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Herrington?

    Please contact Dr. Herrington's office at (337) 269-0963 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Herrington have?

    Dr. James Herrington is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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