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42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Barnum, Internist in Natchitoches, LA?
Dr. Otis Barnum, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Natchitoches, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Barnum graduated from University Of Adelaide, Faculty Of Health Sciences and completed his residency at Usphs Hosp, Internal Medicine; Usphs Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Barnum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Barnum’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barnum’s office at (318) 352-9880.
Where did Dr. Barnum go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Usphs Hosp, Internal Medicine; Usphs Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | USPHS HOSPITAL
Medical School: University of Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo | University Of Adelaide, Faculty Of Health Sciences
Is Dr. Barnum board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Otis Barnum, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Barnum speak?
Dr. Barnum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Barnum treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Barnum 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. Barnum. 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:
- 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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Spinal Cord Condition
- Myelopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Bronchial Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Asthma Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45998: Other asthma
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Mild Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Mild chronic depression
- Mild recurring depression
- Mild depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
Also known as:
- Residual Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia
- Chronic Schizophrenia
- Long-term Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia in Remission
ICD-10 Codes:
- F205: Residual schizophrenia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does Dr. Barnum perform?
As a Internist, Dr. Barnum 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. Barnum. 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:
- 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. Barnum accept my insurance?
Dr. Barnum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 352-9880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Barnum accept in Natchitoches, LA?
Dr. Barnum in Natchitoches, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Barnum's office located?
Dr. Otis Barnum's Primary Practice
617 Bienville St
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-9880
What is Dr. Barnum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Barnum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245224559.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barnum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Barnum
What is Dr. Otis Barnum's specialty?
Dr. Barnum is a Internist near Natchitoches, LA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Barnum to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Otis Barnum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Barnum 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 Otis Barnum accepting new patients in Natchitoches, LA?
Yes, Dr. Otis Barnum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Otis Barnum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Barnum's office at (318) 352-9880 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Otis Barnum?
Please contact Dr. Barnum's office at (318) 352-9880 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Otis Barnum have?
Dr. Otis Barnum is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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