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Dr. Joseph Larriviere, MD

Baton Rouge, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Larriviere, Internist in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Joseph Larriviere, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Larriviere graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of South Alabama Program. Dr. Larriviere is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Larriviere’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Larriviere’s office at (225) 246-9240.

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

    • Residency: University of South Alabama Program

    • Medical School: Tulane Univ School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Larriviere speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Larriviere typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Larriviere 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. Larriviere. 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:

    • 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:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • 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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Larriviere typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Larriviere may include:

    Please contact Dr. Larriviere's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Larriviere accept my insurance?

    Dr. Larriviere accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 246-9240 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Larriviere accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Larriviere in Baton Rouge, 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 Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Larriviere's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Larriviere's Primary Practice

    7373 Perkins Rd

    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

    (225) 246-9240

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    Dr. Joseph Larriviere's Practice 2

    12351 Industriplex Blvd

    Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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

    Dr. Larriviere's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831456698.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Larriviere?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Larriviere's specialty?

    Dr. Larriviere is an Internist near Baton Rouge, LA.

    What does an Internist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Joseph Larriviere affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Larriviere is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, Woman's 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

    When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Joseph Larriviere accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Larriviere is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Larriviere offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Larriviere's office at (225) 246-9240 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Larriviere?

    Please contact Dr. Larriviere's office at (225) 246-9240 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Larriviere's office located?

    Dr. Larriviere's office is located in Baton Rouge, LA.