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Dr. Susan Kemp, MD

Shreveport, LA

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kemp, Internist in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Susan Kemp, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Kemp completed her residency at Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kemp is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kemp’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kemp’s office at (318) 681-5580.

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

    • Residency: Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine

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

    Is Dr. Kemp board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Susan Kemp, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kemp speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kemp treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Kemp 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. Kemp. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic skin sores
    • Diabetes-related wounds
    • Foot ulcers from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
    • 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:

    • Patient Refused Vaccination
    • Vaccine refusal
    • Refusal to vaccinate
    • Immunization refusal

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2821: Immunization not carried out because of patient refusal

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Problems from Radiation
    • Radiation Exposure
    • Skin Condition
    • Radiation dermatitis
    • Radiation skin reaction
    • Radiation-induced skin changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L598: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • High blood glucose
    • Low blood glucose
    • Glucose intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7309: Other abnormal glucose

    Also known as:

    • External Surgical Wound Opening
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • External wound dehiscence
    • Surgical incision separation
    • Outer wound rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Hypertension with Inflamed Ulcer
    • Vascular Disease
    • Inflamed Venous Ulcer
    • Chronic Venous Stasis Ulcer with Inflammation
    • Venous Leg Ulcer with Redness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I87331: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of right lower extremity

    What procedures does Dr. Kemp perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Kemp 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. Kemp. 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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
    • Compression Bandage Application
    • Leg Compression System
    • Ankle and Foot Compression

    CPT Codes:

    • 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot

    Does Dr. Kemp accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kemp accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 681-5580 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Kemp in Shreveport, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kemp's office located?

    Dr. Susan Kemp's Primary Practice

    1460 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 700

    Shreveport, LA 71105

    (318) 681-5580

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    Dr. Susan Kemp's Practice 2

    1549 E 70th St Ste 300

    Shreveport, LA 71105

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    Dr. Susan Kemp's Practice 3

    8961 Youree Dr

    Shreveport, LA 71115

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

    Dr. Kemp's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972586527.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kemp?

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

    What is Dr. Susan Kemp's specialty?

    Dr. Kemp is a Internist near Shreveport, 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.

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    Is this Dr. Susan Kemp affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kemp is affiliated with CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center, Ochsner LSU Health - St. Mary Medical Center, CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Susan Kemp accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Susan Kemp is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Susan Kemp offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kemp's office at (318) 681-5580 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Susan Kemp?

    Please contact Dr. Kemp's office at (318) 681-5580 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Susan Kemp have?

    Dr. Susan Kemp is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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