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Dr. Laura Boykin, MD

Metairie, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Boykin, Pediatrician in Metairie, LA?

    Dr. Laura Boykin, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Metairie, LA. Dr. Boykin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Boykin’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Boykin’s office at (504) 887-1133.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Boykin?

    Dr. Laura Boykin, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Boykin empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Metairie/LA community, Dr. Boykin is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Boykin speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Boykin treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Boykin 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. Boykin. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Expressive Language Disorder
    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Childhood Stuttering
    • Phonological Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Language Production Disorder
    • Verbal Expression Difficulty
    • Speech Output Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment
    • Developmental Stuttering
    • Childhood Fluency Disorder
    • Speech Disfluency in Children
    • Speech Sound Disorder
    • Articulation Disorder
    • Sound Production Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F801: Expressive language disorder
    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
    • F8081: Childhood onset fluency disorder
    • F800: Phonological disorder

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Other Developmental Disabilities
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Atypical psychological development
    • Unspecified developmental disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F88: Other disorders of psychological development

    Also known as:

    • Global Developmental Delay Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Comprehensive Developmental Screening
    • Milestone Delay Screening
    • Overall Child Development Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Down Syndrome
    • Trisomy 21
    • Mongolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q909: Down syndrome, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Feeding Difficulties
    • Atypical Feeding Problems
    • Unusual Eating Issues
    • Specific Feeding Challenges

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6339: Other feeding difficulties

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Boykin perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Boykin 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. Boykin. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Boykin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Boykin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 887-1133 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Boykin accept in Metairie, LA?

    Dr. Boykin in Metairie, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Triple-S

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Bowling Green State University

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Ochsner Health System

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Boykin's office located?

    Dr. Laura Boykin's Primary Practice

    4901 Veterans Memorial Blvd

    Metairie, LA 70006

    (504) 887-1133

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

    Dr. Boykin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295179968.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Boykin?

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

    What is Dr. Laura Boykin's specialty?

    Dr. Boykin is a Pediatrician near Metairie, LA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Boykin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Laura Boykin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Boykin is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Laura Boykin accepting new patients in Metairie, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Laura Boykin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Laura Boykin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Boykin's office at (504) 887-1133 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Laura Boykin?

    Please contact Dr. Boykin's office at (504) 887-1133 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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