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Dr. Richard Heflin, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Bogalusa, LA

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Heflin, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Bogalusa, LA?

    Dr. Richard Heflin, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bogalusa, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Heflin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heflin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heflin’s office at (985) 730-6700.

    Is Dr. Heflin board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Heflin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Heflin speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Heflin typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Heflin 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. Heflin. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Heflin typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Heflin may include:

    Please contact Dr. Heflin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Heflin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Heflin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 730-6700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Heflin accept in Bogalusa, LA?

    Dr. Heflin in Bogalusa, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Group Benefit Services

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Heflin's office located?

    Dr. Richard Heflin's Primary Practice

    433 Plaza St

    Bogalusa, LA 70427

    (985) 730-6700

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    Dr. Richard Heflin's Practice 2

    3600 Florida St

    Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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    Dr. Richard Heflin's Practice 3

    2202 False River Dr

    New Roads, LA 70760

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    What hospitals are Dr. Heflin affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Heflin has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Pointe Coupee General Hospital,New Roads, LA
    Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center,Baton Rouge, LA

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

    Dr. Heflin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407836562.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heflin?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Heflin's specialty?

    Dr. Heflin is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Bogalusa, LA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Richard Heflin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Heflin is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Richard Heflin accepting new patients in Bogalusa, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Heflin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Heflin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Heflin's office at (985) 730-6700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Heflin?

    Please contact Dr. Heflin's office at (985) 730-6700 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Heflin's office located?

    Dr. Heflin's offices are located in Bogalusa, LA, Baton Rouge, LA, and New Roads, LA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Heflin have?

    Dr. Richard Heflin is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.