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Who is Dr. Irby, Internist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Cherise Irby, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA. She is board certified. Dr. Irby graduated from LSU SCH OF MED IN SHREVEPORT and completed her residency at Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Irby is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Irby’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Irby’s office at (318) 629-4729.
Where did Dr. Irby go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La | Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine | LSU SCH OF MED IN SHREVEPORT | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
Is Dr. Irby board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Cherise Irby, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Irby speak?
Dr. Irby and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Irby typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Irby 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. Irby. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Irby typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Cherise Irby may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Irby's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Irby accept my insurance?
Dr. Irby accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 629-4729 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Irby accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Irby in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Irby's office located?
Dr. Cherise Irby's Primary Practice
1905 Fairfield Ave
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 629-4729
What is Dr. Irby's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Irby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306832142.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Irby?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Irby
What is Dr. Cherise Irby's specialty?
Dr. Irby is a Internist near Shreveport, LA.
What does an Internist do?
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.