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Dr. Cathleen Chang, MD

Pediatrician

Shreveport, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chang, Pediatrician in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Cathleen Chang, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Chang is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chang’s office at (318) 212-9440.

    What languages does Dr. Chang speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Chang typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Chang 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. Chang. 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:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Failure to Thrive in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Poor growth in children
    • Childhood growth problems
    • Infant growth failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6251: Failure to thrive (child)

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Volume
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Hypovolemia
    • Volume Depletion
    • Low Fluid Volume

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E861: Hypovolemia

    Also known as:

    • Other Metabolic Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Rare Metabolic Disease Screening
    • Uncommon Metabolic Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13228: Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders

    Also known as:

    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus

    Also known as:

    • Missing Organ
    • Loss of an organ
    • Organ removal
    • Absence of an organ

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9089: Acquired absence of other organs

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Chang typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Cathleen Chang may include:

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

    Does Dr. Chang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 212-9440 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • WebTPA

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    Where is Dr. Chang's office located?

    Dr. Cathleen Chang's Primary Practice

    1541 Kings Hwy

    Shreveport, LA 71103

    (318) 212-9440

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    Dr. Cathleen Chang's Practice 2

    2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 320

    Shreveport, LA 71118

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    What hospitals are Dr. Chang affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Chang has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center,Shreveport, LA
    Christus Coushatta Health Care Center,Coushatta, LA
    Willis - Knighton Medical Center,Shreveport, LA

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

    Dr. Chang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326433327.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chang?

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

    What is Dr. Cathleen Chang's specialty?

    Dr. Chang is a Pediatrician near Shreveport, LA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Cathleen Chang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chang is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Christus Highland Medical Center, Ochsner Lsu Health - Monroe Medical Center 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Cathleen Chang accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Cathleen Chang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cathleen Chang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (318) 212-9440 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Cathleen Chang?

    Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (318) 212-9440 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chang's office located?

    Dr. Chang's office is located in Shreveport, LA.