Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gesn, Pediatrician in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Lois Gesn, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Gesn completed her residency at Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Pediatrics. Dr. Gesn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gesn’s office at (225) 754-3278.
Where did Dr. Gesn go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Pediatrics
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La
Is Dr. Gesn board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Lois Gesn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Gesn speak?
Dr. Gesn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Gesn typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gesn 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. Gesn. 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)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- Global Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Comprehensive Developmental Screening
- Milestone Delay Screening
- Overall Child Development Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Autism Screening
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Screening
- ASD Screening
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Test
- Early Autism Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1341: Encounter for autism screening
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Gesn typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gesn 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. Gesn. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Generating Device Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
- Augmentative Communication Therapy
- AAC Device Programming
- Speech Device Training
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
- 92609: Therapeutic services for the use of speech-generating device, including programming and modification
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
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
Does Dr. Gesn accept my insurance?
Dr. Gesn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 754-3278 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gesn accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Gesn 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
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Where is Dr. Gesn's office located?
What is Dr. Gesn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gesn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164454955.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gesn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gesn
What is Dr. Lois Gesn's specialty?
Dr. Gesn 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 this Dr. Lois Gesn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gesn is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 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 Lois Gesn accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Lois Gesn is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lois Gesn offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gesn's office at (225) 754-3278 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lois Gesn?
Please contact Dr. Gesn's office at (225) 754-3278 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lois Gesn have?
Dr. Lois Gesn is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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