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Dr. Shelley Martin, MD

Pediatrician

Baton Rouge, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Martin, Pediatrician in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Shelley Martin, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Martin graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed her residency at Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Pediatrics. Dr. Martin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Martin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Martin’s office at (225) 769-4044.

    Where did Dr. Martin go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Pediatrics | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES

    • Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans

    What languages does Dr. Martin speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Martin 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. Martin. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    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

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Shelley Martin may include:

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

    Does Dr. Martin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Martin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 769-4044 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Martin accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Ochsner Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Martin's office located?

    Dr. Shelley Martin's Primary Practice

    7373 Perkins Rd

    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

    (225) 769-4044

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    What hospitals are Dr. Martin affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Martin has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    West Feliciana Hospital,Saint Francisville, LA
    Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center,Baton Rouge, LA

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

    Dr. Martin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427079177.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Martin?

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

    What is Dr. Shelley Martin's specialty?

    Dr. Martin is a Pediatrician near Baton Rouge, 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. Shelley Martin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Martin is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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. Shelley Martin accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Shelley Martin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shelley Martin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Martin's office at (225) 769-4044 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shelley Martin?

    Please contact Dr. Martin's office at (225) 769-4044 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Martin's office located?

    Dr. Martin's office is located in Baton Rouge, LA.