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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Boykin, Pediatric Surgeon in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Kevin Boykin, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Boykin completed his residency at Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Boykin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Boykin’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Boykin’s office at (318) 681-6174.
Where did Dr. Boykin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, General Surgery | Lsu Health Science Center University Hospital
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La | Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine
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 Pediatric Surgeon, 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:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
Also known as:
- Wart
- Warts
- Skin growth
- Common wart
- Verruca
ICD-10 Codes:
- B079: Viral wart, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ingrown Nail
- Nail Disease
- Ingrown toenail
- Onychocryptosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L600: Ingrowing nail
Also known as:
- Phimosis
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst with Abscess
- Abscess
- Tailbone Disorder
- Infected Tailbone Cyst
- Sacrococcygeal Abscess
- Tailbone Abscess
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0501: Pilonidal cyst with abscess
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy Care
- Ostomy
- G-tube Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Stomach Tube Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy
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:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Abscess on the Buttock
- Abscess
- Pus Pocket
- Skin Infection With Pus
- Infected Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0231: Cutaneous abscess of buttock
Also known as:
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Epidermoid Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Skin Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L723: Sebaceous cyst
Also known as:
- Foreign Object in Digestive Tract
- Foreign Bodies
- Object in gastrointestinal tract
- Swallowed object
- Ingested foreign body
ICD-10 Codes:
- T189XXA: Foreign body of alimentary tract, part unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Double Groin Hernia
- Hernia in Both Groins
- Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Sunken Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Excavatum
- Funnel Chest
- Concave Chest
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q676: Pectus excavatum
What procedures does Dr. Boykin perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, 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:
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Epigastric Hernia Surgery
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
- Exploratory Laparoscopy
- Abdominal Scope
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Omentum Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Anal Biopsy
- Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Rectal Wall Biopsy
- Anorectal Biopsy
- Anal Tissue Sample
- Cervical Lymph Node Excision
- Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Cervical Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 45100: Biopsy of anorectal wall, anal approach (eg, congenital megacolon)
- 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Acid Reflux Surgery
- Nissen Fundoplication
- Toupet Fundoplication
- Laparoscopic Fundoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 43280: Laparoscopy, surgical, esophagogastric fundoplasty (eg, Nissen, Toupet procedures)
Also known as:
- Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
- PEG Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- EGD with Feeding Tube
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube
Also known as:
- Open Gastrostomy (Feeding Tube Placement)
- Stamm Gastrostomy
- Surgical Feeding Tube Placement
- Open Stomach Opening Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 43830: Gastrostomy, Open; Without Construction Of Gastric Tube (Eg, Stamm Procedure) (Separate Procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
- Keyhole Stomach Opening
- Laparoscopic Stomach Tube Placement
- Stamm Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43653: Laparoscopy, surgical; gastrostomy, without construction of gastric tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Appendectomy (During Other Surgery)
- Appendix Removal
- Incidental Appendectomy
- Appendectomy with another procedure
CPT Codes:
- 44955: Appendectomy; when done for indicated purpose at time of other major procedure (not as separate procedure) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Biopsy and Removal
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
- 11423: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Abscess
- I&D of Abscess
- Lancing an Abscess
- Draining a Boil
- Cyst Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple
Also known as:
- Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
- Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated
Also known as:
- Nail Removal
- Nail Plate Avulsion
- Toenail Removal
- Fingernail Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Skin Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Ingrown Toenail Removal
- Nail Matrix Excision
- Permanent Nail Removal
- Deformed Nail Surgery
- Toenail Avulsion
CPT Codes:
- 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;
Also known as:
- Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
- Adult Circumcision
- Childhood Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal Surgery
- Non-Clamp Circumcision
CPT Codes:
- 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle Surgery
- Orchiopexy
- Testicular Fixation
- Cryptorchidism Repair
- Inguinal Orchiopexy
CPT Codes:
- 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
Also known as:
- Drainage of Deep Abscess (Thigh/Knee)
- Thigh Abscess Drainage
- Knee Abscess Drainage
- Bursa Drainage
- Hematoma Evacuation Thigh
CPT Codes:
- 27301: Incision and drainage, deep abscess, bursa, or hematoma, thigh or knee region
Also known as:
- Continuous Pulse Oximetry
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
- Oximetry Test
- Blood Oxygen Level Check
CPT Codes:
- 94761: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; multiple determinations (eg, during exercise)
Does Dr. Boykin accept my insurance?
Dr. Boykin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 681-6174 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Boykin accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Boykin 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
MedImpact
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Boykin's office located?
Dr. Kevin Boykin's Primary Practice
2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 310
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 681-6174
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 1710909163.
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. Kevin Boykin's specialty?
Dr. Boykin is a Pediatric Surgeon near Shreveport, LA. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Boykin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kevin Boykin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Boykin is affiliated with Ochsner LSU Health - St. Mary Medical Center, University of Mississippi 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
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Is Kevin Boykin accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Kevin Boykin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kevin Boykin offer online booking?
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