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Dr. Joseph Bosley, MD

Shreveport, LA

44 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bosley, Otolaryngologist in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Joseph Bosley, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 44 years. Dr. Bosley graduated from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A. Dr. Bosley is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bosley’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bosley’s office at (318) 688-8801.

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

    • Residency: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A

    • Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis

    What languages does Dr. Bosley speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Bosley treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Bosley 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. Bosley. 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:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral
    • H65197: Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media recurrent, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Ethmoid Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Ethmoid sinus inflammation
    • Long-term sinus problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0120: Acute ethmoidal sinusitis, unspecified
    • J322: Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Nosebleed
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Strep Throat
    • Recurrent Acute Tonsillitis
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Tonsillitis
    • Repeated Strep Throat
    • Chronic Strep Tonsillitis
    • Frequent Strep Throat
    • Repeated tonsil infection
    • Recurring tonsillitis
    • Chronic tonsillitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0301: Acute recurrent streptococcal tonsillitis
    • J0391: Acute recurrent tonsillitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Follow-up Exam
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Peritonsillar Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Quinsy
    • Throat abscess
    • Tonsil infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J36: Peritonsillar abscess

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Neck Lump or Swelling
    • Neck Mass
    • Bump on Neck
    • Neck Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

    Also known as:

    • Throat Cancer
    • Tonsil Cancer
    • Oropharyngeal Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Tonsil

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Problem
    • Ear Tube Issue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6990: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Bone Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Nose
    • Nose Bone Break
    • Fractured Nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S022XXA: Fracture of nasal bones, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Having a Tracheostomy
    • Tracheal Disorder
    • Trach tube
    • Tracheotomy
    • Tracheal opening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z930: Tracheostomy status

    Also known as:

    • Head and Neck Cancer
    • Head Cancer
    • Neck Cancer
    • Facial Cancer
    • Malignant Head and Neck Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C760: Malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck

    Also known as:

    • Upper Respiratory Tract Disease
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Upper airway disease
    • Nose and throat conditions
    • Upper respiratory illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J398: Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract

    What procedures does Dr. Bosley perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Bosley 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. Bosley. 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:

    • Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Flexible Laryngoscope
    • Throat Scope
    • Diagnostic Throat Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Lung Airway Exam Through Tracheostomy
    • Tracheostomy Bronchoscopy
    • Airway Scope Through Trachea
    • Bronchoscopy via Tracheostomy
    • Lung Airway Inspection

    CPT Codes:

    • 31615: Tracheobronchoscopy Through Established Tracheostomy Incision

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Nose Scope
    • Rhinoscope
    • Nasal Examination with Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Tympanostomy with Tubes
    • Myringotomy with Tube Placement
    • Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)

    CPT Codes:

    • 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
    • Pediatric Tonsillectomy
    • Adenoidectomy for Kids
    • T&A Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12

    Does Dr. Bosley accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bosley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 688-8801 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bosley accept in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Bosley in Shreveport, 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

    • County of Kern (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • SSM Health Care

    • State of Louisiana

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bosley's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Bosley's Primary Practice

    1541 Kings Hwy

    Shreveport, LA 71103

    (318) 688-8801

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    Dr. Joseph Bosley's Practice 2

    7847 Youree Dr

    Shreveport, LA 71105

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    Dr. Joseph Bosley's Practice 3

    2533 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop

    Shreveport, LA 71118

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

    Dr. Bosley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619960119.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bosley?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Bosley's specialty?

    Dr. Bosley is a Otolaryngologist near Shreveport, LA. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders. Contact Dr. Bosley to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Bosley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bosley is affiliated with Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center, Ochsner LSU Health - St. Mary Medical Center 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 Joseph Bosley accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Bosley is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Bosley offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bosley's office at (318) 688-8801 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Bosley?

    Please contact Dr. Bosley's office at (318) 688-8801 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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