RA
23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Andrews, Internist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Ronald Andrews, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Andrews graduated from Meharry Medical College and completed his residency at La State Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Dr. Andrews is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Andrews’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Andrews’s office at (225) 922-8377.
Where did Dr. Andrews go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: La State Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine | Meharry Medical College
What languages does Dr. Andrews speak?
Dr. Andrews and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Andrews treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Andrews 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. Andrews. 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:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
- Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
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:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Other Vaginal Disorder
- Vaginal Disease
- Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
- Specific Vaginal Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina
Also known as:
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Dyspraxia
- Motor Skill Disorder
- Clumsiness Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function
Which procedures does Dr. Andrews perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ronald Andrews 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Andrews' office.
Does Dr. Andrews accept my insurance?
Dr. Andrews accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 922-8377 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Andrews accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Andrews in Baton Rouge, 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
AmWINS Group
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Andrews' office located?
Dr. Ronald Andrews' Primary Practice
10608 Coursey Blvd # B
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 922-8377
Dr. Ronald Andrews' Practice 2
8894 Airline Hwy Ste Q
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 922-8377
What is Dr. Andrews's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Andrews's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083699946.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Andrews?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Andrews
What is Dr. Ronald Andrews's specialty?
Dr. Andrews is a Internist near Baton Rouge, 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. Andrews to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ronald Andrews affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Andrews is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet 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
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 Ronald Andrews accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Ronald Andrews is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ronald Andrews offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Andrews's office at (225) 922-8377 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ronald Andrews?
Please contact Dr. Andrews's office at (225) 922-8377 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Internist Near Baton Rouge, LA
TS
Surgeon
Accepting patientsDr. Tracee Short, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Surgery.
Baton Rouge, LA
MB
Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
Accepting patientsDr. Melissa Barrett, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified.
Baton Rouge, LA
MB
Gastroenterologist
Accepting patientsDr. Michael Barker, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Baton Rouge, LA