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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sandefur, Hospitalist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Cameron Sandefur, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sandefur is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sandefur’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sandefur’s office at (318) 212-3821.
What languages does Dr. Sandefur speak?
Dr. Sandefur and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sandefur treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Sandefur 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. Sandefur. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypertensive Urgency
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Which procedures does Dr. Sandefur perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Cameron Sandefur may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sandefur's office.
Does Dr. Sandefur accept my insurance?
Dr. Sandefur accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 212-3821 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sandefur accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Sandefur in Shreveport, 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
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sandefur's office located?
Dr. Cameron Sandefur's Primary Practice
1541 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 212-3821
What is Dr. Sandefur's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sandefur's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952864324.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sandefur?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sandefur
What is Dr. Cameron Sandefur's specialty?
Dr. Sandefur is a Hospitalist near Shreveport, LA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Sandefur to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Cameron Sandefur affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sandefur is affiliated with CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Cameron Sandefur accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Cameron Sandefur is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cameron Sandefur offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sandefur's office at (318) 212-3821 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cameron Sandefur?
Please contact Dr. Sandefur's office at (318) 212-3821 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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