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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pedigo, Rheumatologist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Frankie Pedigo, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA. She is board certified. Dr. Pedigo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pedigo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pedigo’s office at (318) 221-0399.
What languages does Dr. Pedigo speak?
Dr. Pedigo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pedigo treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Pedigo 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. Pedigo. 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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- AS', 'Bechterew's Disease
- Inflammatory Spinal Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M450: Ankylosing spondylitis of multiple sites in spine
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Plaque Psoriasis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
- Common psoriasis
- Chronic plaque psoriasis
- Psoriasis of the skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
- L400: Psoriasis vulgaris
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Polyarthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy
Also known as:
- High Antibody Levels
- Immune System and Disorder
- Elevated Antibody Titer
- Increased Antibodies
- Positive Antibody Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R760: Raised antibody titer
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- SLE
- Autoimmune Disease
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3210: Systemic lupus erythematosus, organ or system involvement unspecified
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gout in multiple joints
- Gout
- Gouty Arthritis
- Metabolic Arthritis
- Uric Acid Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1A09X0: Idiopathic chronic gout, multiple sites, without tophus (tophi)
- M1A09X1: Idiopathic chronic gout, multiple sites, with tophus (tophi)
Also known as:
- Bone Density Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Bone structure problem
- Low bone density
- Bone mineral density disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8588: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, other site
- M859: Disorder of bone density and structure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- PMR
- Inflammatory Rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica
Also known as:
- Pseudogout
- Gout
- Chondrocalcinosis
- CPPD Disease
- Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1120: Other chondrocalcinosis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Giant cell arteritis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Temporal arteritis', 'Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopausal Transition
- Postmenopause
- Change of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state
Also known as:
- Acute Iridocyclitis
- Eye Disease
- Acute Uveitis
- Sudden Eye Inflammation
- Iritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2000: Unspecified acute and subacute iridocyclitis
Which procedures does Dr. Pedigo perform as a Rheumatologist?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Frankie Pedigo may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pedigo's office.
Does Dr. Pedigo accept my insurance?
Dr. Pedigo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 221-0399 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pedigo accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Pedigo 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pedigo's office located?
Dr. Frankie Pedigo's Primary Practice
820 Jordan St Ste 201
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-0399
What is Dr. Pedigo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pedigo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700240504.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pedigo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pedigo
What is Dr. Frankie Pedigo's specialty?
Dr. Pedigo is a Rheumatologist near Shreveport, LA. An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases. Contact Dr. Pedigo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Frankie Pedigo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pedigo is affiliated with Christus St. Michael Health System 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
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Is Frankie Pedigo accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Frankie Pedigo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Frankie Pedigo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pedigo's office at (318) 221-0399 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Frankie Pedigo?
Please contact Dr. Pedigo's office at (318) 221-0399 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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