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Dr. Brian Morris, MD

Dr. Brian Morris, MD

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Morris, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Brian Morris, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Morris completed his residency at Ball Mem Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Morris is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Morris’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Morris’s office.

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

    • Fellowship: University of Alabama - Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

    • Residency: Ball Mem Hosp, Family Medicine | University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il

    Is Dr. Morris board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Morris, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Morris speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Morris treat?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Morris 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. Morris. 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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Belly Button Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Pain around navel
    • Periumbilical discomfort
    • Umbilical pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Lower belly pain
    • Pain in lower abdomen
    • Abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1033: Periumbilical pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R1030: Lower abdominal pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
    • Constipation
    • Functional Constipation
    • Unexplained Chronic Constipation
    • Long-Term Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Pediatric Feeding Disorder
    • Long-term Child Feeding Problem
    • Chronic Infant Feeding Issue
    • Persistent Pediatric Eating Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6332: Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic

    Also known as:

    • Crohn's Disease with Fistula
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Fistulas
    • Complicated Crohn's Disease', 'Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Complications', 'Panenteric Crohn's with Complications
    • Crohn's Disease with Abnormal Connection', 'Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Fistula', 'Panenteric Crohn's with Fistula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K50818: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with other complication
    • K50813: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with fistula

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ulcerative Pancolitis
    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • Chronic Pancolitis
    • Extensive Ulcerative Colitis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5100: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis without complications

    Also known as:

    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • EoE
    • Allergic Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Indeterminate Colitis
    • Unclassified Colitis
    • Colitis of Unknown Type
    • Chronic Colitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K523: Indeterminate colitis

    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:

    • Gastrostomy
    • Ostomy
    • Feeding Tube Opening
    • Stomach Stoma
    • G-tube

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z931: Gastrostomy status

    Which procedures does Dr. Morris perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

    Does Dr. Morris accept my insurance?

    Dr. Morris accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Morris accept in New Orleans, LA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • AmeriBen

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Ochsner Health System

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Morris' office located?

    Dr. Brian Morris' Primary Practice

    1514 Jefferson Hwy

    New Orleans, LA 70121

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    Dr. Brian Morris' Practice 2

    8120 Main St Ste 303

    Houma, LA 70360

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    Dr. Brian Morris' Practice 3

    1541 Kings Hwy

    Shreveport, LA 71103

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

    Dr. Morris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669404232.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Morris?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Morris's specialty?

    Dr. Morris is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near New Orleans, LA. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Morris to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brian Morris affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Morris is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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 Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

    Explore Pediatric Gastroenterologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Brian Morris accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Morris is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Morris offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Morris's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Morris?

    Please contact Dr. Morris's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Morris have?

    Dr. Brian Morris is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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