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Dr. Joseph Golden, MD

Shreveport, LA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Golden, Cardiologist in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Joseph Golden, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Golden is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Golden’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Golden’s office at (318) 631-6400.

    What languages does Dr. Golden speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Golden treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Golden 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. Golden. 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:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Heart Test Results
    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Disease
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Cardiovascular Function Study
    • Unusual Heart Exam Findings
    • Heart Disease Diagnosis
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9439: Abnormal result of other cardiovascular function study
    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
    • HFrEF
    • Pumping Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Murmur
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Cardiac murmur
    • Abnormal heart sound
    • Heart sound abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Heart
    • Heart Disease
    • Cardiomegaly
    • Big heart
    • Heart enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I517: Cardiomegaly

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Which procedures does Dr. Golden perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Golden may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Golden's office.

    Does Dr. Golden accept my insurance?

    Dr. Golden accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 631-6400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Golden accept in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Golden in Shreveport, 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Golden's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Golden's Primary Practice

    2727 Hearne Ave Ste 301

    Shreveport, LA 71103

    (318) 631-6400

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    Dr. Joseph Golden's Practice 2

    1501 Kings Hwy

    Shreveport, LA 71103

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    Dr. Joseph Golden's Practice 3

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

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

    Dr. Golden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518496850.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Golden?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Golden's specialty?

    Dr. Golden is a Cardiologist near Shreveport, LA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Golden to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Golden is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Willis Knighton Bossier, Willis - Knighton Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

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    Is Joseph Golden accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?

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

    Does Dr. Joseph Golden offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Golden's office at (318) 631-6400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Golden?

    Please contact Dr. Golden's office at (318) 631-6400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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