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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bridges, Family Medicine Specialist in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Richard Bridges, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Metairie, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bridges graduated from American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine. Dr. Bridges is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bridges’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bridges’s office at (504) 454-7878.
Where did Dr. Bridges go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bridges speak?
Dr. Bridges and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bridges typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bridges 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. Bridges. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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 Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bridges typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Bridges may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Bridges' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bridges accept my insurance?
Dr. Bridges accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 454-7878 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bridges accept in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Bridges in Metairie, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bridges' office located?
Dr. Richard Bridges' Primary Practice
4228 Houma Blvd Ste 200
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 454-7878
What is Dr. Bridges's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bridges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063703924.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bridges?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bridges
What is Dr. Richard Bridges's specialty?
Dr. Bridges is a Family Medicine Specialist near Metairie, LA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Richard Bridges affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bridges is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital, North Oaks Medical Center, East Jefferson General Hospital, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, East Jefferson General Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Bridges accepting new patients in Metairie, LA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Bridges is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Bridges offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bridges's office at (504) 454-7878 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Bridges?
Please contact Dr. Bridges's office at (504) 454-7878 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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