Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Walton, Cardiologist in Shreveport, LA?
Where did Dr. Walton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; 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 School of Medicine, New Orleans
Is Dr. Walton board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Walton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Walton speak?
Dr. Walton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Walton typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Walton 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. Walton. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Walton typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Walton may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Walton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Walton accept my insurance?
Dr. Walton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 222-3695 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walton accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Walton 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Walton's office located?
Dr. Michael Walton's Primary Practice
1453 E Bert Kouns Ind Loop Ste 112
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 222-3695
What hospitals are Dr. Walton affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Walton has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Walton's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255321881.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walton