Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wood, Internist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Robert Wood, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Wood completed his residency at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. Dr. Wood is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wood’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wood’s office at (225) 763-4900.
Where did Dr. Wood go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Is Dr. Wood board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Wood, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wood speak?
Dr. Wood and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wood treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Wood 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. Wood. 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:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Abnormal Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Cardiac Arrhythmia
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- R009: Unspecified abnormalities of heart beat
Also known as:
- First-time Birth Control Prescription (Unspecified)
- Other Birth Control Counseling
- Birth Control
- Initial contraceptive prescription (general)
- Starting birth control (type not specified)
- New birth control order (general)
- Additional contraceptive advice
- General family planning discussion
- Ongoing birth control counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z30019: Encounter for initial prescription of contraceptives, unspecified
- Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Mild Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Mild chronic depression
- Mild recurring depression
- Mild depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Smoker's cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-term bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J410: Simple chronic bronchitis
Also known as:
- COVID-19 Testing
- Coronavirus Test
- SARS-CoV-2 Test
- COVID Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19
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:
- 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:
- Natural Family Planning Counseling
- Birth Control
- Fertility Awareness Method Counseling
- Rhythm Method Instruction
- Natural Birth Control Advice
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3002: Counseling and instruction in natural family planning to avoid pregnancy
Also known as:
- Other Stimulant Abuse
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Stimulant Addiction
- Problematic Stimulant Use
- Amphetamine Abuse
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1510: Other stimulant abuse, uncomplicated
Which procedures does Dr. Wood perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Robert Wood 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. Wood's office.
Does Dr. Wood accept my insurance?
Dr. Wood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 763-4900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wood accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Wood 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Care N' Care
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wood's office located?
Dr. Robert Wood's Primary Practice
8595 Picardy Ave Ste 100
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 763-4900
What is Dr. Wood's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619955408.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wood?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wood
What is Dr. Robert Wood's specialty?
Dr. Wood 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. Wood to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Robert Wood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wood 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?
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Is Robert Wood accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Wood is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Wood offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wood's office at (225) 763-4900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Wood?
Please contact Dr. Wood's office at (225) 763-4900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Wood have?
Dr. Robert Wood is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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