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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bounds, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Walter Bounds, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years. Dr. Bounds is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bounds’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bounds’s office at (318) 681-4500.
What languages does Dr. Bounds speak?
Dr. Bounds and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bounds typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bounds 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. Bounds. 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:
- 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
- Chronic sinus infection
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Suspected Exposure to Other Biological Agents Ruled Out
- Other biohazard exposure cleared
- No other biological agent exposure found
- Other bioweapon exposure ruled out
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z03818: Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bounds typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Walter Bounds may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Bounds' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bounds accept my insurance?
Dr. Bounds accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 681-4500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bounds accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Bounds in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Humana
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Bounds' office located?
What is Dr. Bounds's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bounds's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447254198.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bounds?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bounds
What is Dr. Walter Bounds's specialty?
Dr. Bounds is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Shreveport, LA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Walter Bounds affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bounds is affiliated with Christus Highland Medical Center 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 Walter Bounds accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Walter Bounds is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Walter Bounds offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bounds's office at (318) 681-4500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Walter Bounds?
Please contact Dr. Bounds's office at (318) 681-4500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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