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Dr. Catherine Linzay, MD

Shreveport, LA

Accepting patients
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Linzay, Gastroenterologist in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Catherine Linzay, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Linzay is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Linzay’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Linzay’s office at (318) 212-8232.

    What languages does Dr. Linzay speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Linzay treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Linzay 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. Linzay. 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:

    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Vomiting Blood
    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs
    • Hematemesis
    • Bloody Vomit
    • Upper GI Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K921: Melena
    • K920: Hematemesis
    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Digestive Tract Imaging
    • Abnormal GI scan
    • Unusual digestive imaging
    • Digestive system imaging findings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R933: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of digestive tract

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding

    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:

    • Foreign object in esophagus causing injury
    • Foreign Bodies
    • Object stuck in food pipe causing harm
    • Esophageal foreign body injury
    • Swallowed object damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T18108A: Unspecified foreign body in esophagus causing other injury, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • First Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Internal hemorrhoids
    • Grade 1 hemorrhoids
    • Mild hemorrhoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K640: First degree hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophageal Obstruction
    • Food Pipe Blockage
    • Swallowing Difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K222: Esophageal obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Complete Bowel Incontinence
    • Bowel Incontinence
    • Full fecal incontinence
    • Total loss of bowel control
    • Severe accidental bowel leakage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R159: Full incontinence of feces

    Does Dr. Linzay accept my insurance?

    Dr. Linzay accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 212-8232 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Linzay 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

    • Christus Health Plan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Linzay's office located?

    Dr. Catherine Linzay's Primary Practice

    8730 Youree Dr Ste A

    Shreveport, LA 71115

    (318) 212-8232

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    Dr. Catherine Linzay's Practice 2

    216 W Union St Ste B

    Minden, LA 71055

    (318) 631-9121

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    Dr. Catherine Linzay's Practice 3

    8383 Millicent Way Ste B

    Shreveport, LA 71115

    (318) 631-9121

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Catherine Linzay?

    Dr. Linzay has appointments available at her Shreveport, LA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Linzay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619364247.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Linzay?

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

    What is Dr. Catherine Linzay's specialty?

    Dr. Linzay is a Gastroenterologist near Shreveport, LA. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Linzay to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Catherine Linzay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Linzay 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 Gastroenterologist?

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    Is Catherine Linzay accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Catherine Linzay is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Catherine Linzay offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Linzay, or call (318) 212-8232 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Catherine Linzay?

    Please contact Dr. Linzay's office at (318) 212-8232 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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