Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bollinger, Gastroenterologist in Gonzales, LA?
Dr. Elizabeth Bollinger, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Gonzales, LA. She is board certified. Dr. Bollinger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bollinger’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bollinger’s office at (225) 743-2545.
What languages does Dr. Bollinger speak?
Dr. Bollinger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bollinger treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Bollinger 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. Bollinger. 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:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
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:
- Other Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Swallowing problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1319: Other dysphagia
Also known as:
- Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
- Ascending colon adenoma
- Ascending colon benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
Also known as:
- Change in Bowel Habits
- Bowel Movement
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Irregular Bowel Movements
- Changes in Pooping
ICD-10 Codes:
- R194: Change in bowel habit
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
What procedures does Dr. Bollinger perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Bollinger 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. Bollinger. 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
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Tissue Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Flexible colonoscopy with EMR
- Endoscopic mucosal resection (colon)
- Colon polyp removal during colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45390: Colonoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic mucosal resection
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:
- EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
- Upper Endoscopy with Injections
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
- EGD with Balloon Widening
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
- EGD with Band Ligation
- Esophageal Varices Banding
- Gastric Varices Treatment
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
- EGD with Submucosal Injections
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Injections
- Stomach Scope with Medication
CPT Codes:
- 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
- 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 43236: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Ultrasound (EUS)
- EGD with endoscopic ultrasound
- Esophageal ultrasound
- Stomach ultrasound endoscopy
- Duodenal ultrasound endoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 43259: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic ultrasound examination, including the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically altered stomach where the jejunum is examined distal to the anastomosis
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Ultrasound and Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Ultrasound
- EGD with Endoscopic Ultrasound Biopsy
- Transoral EUS-FNA
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43242: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic ultrasound-guided intramural or transmural fine needle aspiration/biopsy(s) (includes endoscopic ultrasound examination of the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically altered stomach where the jejunum is examined distal to the anastomosis)
Also known as:
- ERCP with Sphincterotomy
- ERCP with Stent Placement
- ERCP with Bile or Pancreatic Duct Stent Removal
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
- Bile duct scope
- Pancreatic duct scope
- Papillotomy
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Stent
- Bile Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
- Pancreatic Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Bile Duct Stent Removal
- Pancreatic Duct Foreign Body Removal
- ERCP Stone Removal
CPT Codes:
- 43262: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with sphincterotomy/papillotomy
- 43274: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with placement of endoscopic stent into biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent
- 43275: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of foreign body(s) or stent(s) from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Bollinger accept my insurance?
Dr. Bollinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 743-2545 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bollinger accept in Gonzales, LA?
Dr. Bollinger in Gonzales, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ascension Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bollinger's office located?
Dr. Elizabeth Bollinger's Primary Practice
1014 Saint Clair Blvd
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 743-2545
What is Dr. Bollinger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bollinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861635609.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bollinger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bollinger
What is Dr. Elizabeth Bollinger's specialty?
Dr. Bollinger is a Gastroenterologist near Gonzales, 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. Bollinger to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Elizabeth Bollinger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bollinger is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 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
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Is Elizabeth Bollinger accepting new patients in Gonzales, LA?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Bollinger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Bollinger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bollinger's office at (225) 743-2545 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Bollinger?
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