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Dr. Richard Blanchard, MD

Monroe, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Blanchard, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Monroe, LA?

    Dr. Richard Blanchard, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Monroe, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Blanchard completed his residency at Confederate Mem Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Confederate Mem Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Blanchard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blanchard’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blanchard’s office at (318) 327-4105.

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

    • Residency: Confederate Mem Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Confederate Mem Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La

    Is Dr. Blanchard board certified in Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Blanchard, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology

    What languages does Dr. Blanchard speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Blanchard treat?

    As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Blanchard 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. Blanchard. 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:

    • Other General Symptoms
    • Non-specific health complaints
    • Various symptoms
    • Unexplained health issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6889: Other general symptoms and signs

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Routine Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Normal Pregnancy Supervision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3490: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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:

    • False Labor
    • Childbirth
    • Braxton Hicks Contractions
    • Practice Contractions
    • Prodromal Labor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O479: False labor, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ureter Stone
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Ureteral Calculus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N201: Calculus of ureter

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Tonsillitis
    • Tonsillitis
    • Persistent tonsil infection
    • Long-term tonsil inflammation
    • Recurrent tonsillitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3501: Chronic tonsillitis

    Does Dr. Blanchard accept my insurance?

    Dr. Blanchard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 327-4105 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Blanchard accept in Monroe, LA?

    Dr. Blanchard in Monroe, 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

    • Alliant Health Plans

    • Assurant

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • MedImpact

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Blanchard's office located?

    Dr. Richard Blanchard's Primary Practice

    309 Jackson St

    Monroe, LA 71201

    (318) 327-4105

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    Dr. Richard Blanchard's Practice 2

    503 McMillan Rd

    West Monroe, LA 71291

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    Dr. Richard Blanchard's Practice 3

    2915 Missouri Ave

    Shreveport, LA 71109

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

    Dr. Blanchard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427042522.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blanchard?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Blanchard's specialty?

    Dr. Blanchard is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Monroe, LA. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Blanchard to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Blanchard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Blanchard is affiliated with Ochsner LSU Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Rapides Regional Medical Center, Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center, Northern Louisiana 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 Richard Blanchard accepting new patients in Monroe, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Blanchard is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Blanchard offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Blanchard's office at (318) 327-4105 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Blanchard?

    Please contact Dr. Blanchard's office at (318) 327-4105 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Blanchard have?

    Dr. Richard Blanchard is certified by the American Board of Pathology.

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