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Dr. Susan Bankston, MD

Pediatrician

Baton Rouge, LA

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Susan Bankston, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Bankston graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed her residency at Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Pediatrics; Earl K Long Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Bankston is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bankston’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bankston’s office at (225) 769-4044.

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

    • Residency: Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Pediatrics; Earl K Long Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Program

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

    Is Dr. Bankston board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Susan Bankston, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Bankston speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Bankston 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. Bankston. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Rhinitis
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Chronic runny nose
    • Persistent nasal inflammation
    • Long-term stuffy nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J310: Chronic rhinitis

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Bankston 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. Bankston. 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:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    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

    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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Bankston accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bankston 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. Bankston accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene Corporation

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • The Health Plan of West Virginia

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Bankston's office located?

    Dr. Susan Bankston's Primary Practice

    7373 Perkins Rd

    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

    (225) 769-4044

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

    Dr. Bankston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366479990.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bankston?

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

    What is Dr. Susan Bankston's specialty?

    Dr. Bankston 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. Susan Bankston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bankston is affiliated with Woman's Hospital, North Oaks Medical Center, Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet 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 Dr. Susan Bankston accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Susan Bankston is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Susan Bankston offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bankston'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. Susan Bankston?

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

    Where is Dr. Bankston's office located?

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

    Which board certifications does Dr. Susan Bankston have?

    Dr. Susan Bankston is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.