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Dr. Walter Mullins, MD

Thibodaux, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mullins, Gastroenterologist in Thibodaux, LA?

    Dr. Walter Mullins, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Thibodaux, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mullins graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed his residency at Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Gastroenterology; University Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Mullins is fluent in English, French, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mullins’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mullins’s office at (225) 927-1190.

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

    • Residency: Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Gastroenterology; University Hosp, Internal Medicine | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    • Medical School: University of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms | University of Mississippi School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Mullins board certified in Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Walter Mullins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Mullins speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Hindi

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Mullins treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Mullins 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. Mullins. 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:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K921: Melena

    Also known as:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Mullins perform?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Mullins 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. Mullins. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Small Intestine Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening
    • Enteroscopy with Biopsy
    • Small Bowel Endoscopy
    • Intestinal Biopsy (Endoscopic)
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy
    • Enteroscopy
    • Diagnostic Small Bowel Endoscopy
    • Small Bowel Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
    • 44361: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 44360: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • EGD with Polypectomy
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
    • Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoidoscopy
    • Lower colon exam
    • Flexible colon scope
    • Rectum and lower colon check

    CPT Codes:

    • 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Liver Elastography
    • Elastography
    • FibroScan
    • Liver stiffness test
    • Shear wave elastography

    CPT Codes:

    • 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report

    Does Dr. Mullins accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mullins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 927-1190 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mullins accept in Thibodaux, LA?

    Dr. Mullins in Thibodaux, 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)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Westrock

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    Where is Dr. Mullins' office located?

    Dr. Walter Mullins' Primary Practice

    764 N Acadia Rd Ste A

    Thibodaux, LA 70301

    (225) 927-1190

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    Dr. Walter Mullins' Practice 2

    5000 Hennessy Blvd

    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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    Dr. Walter Mullins' Practice 3

    9032 Perkins Rd

    Baton Rouge, LA 70810

    (225) 358-4853

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

    Dr. Mullins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730154808.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mullins?

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

    What is Dr. Walter Mullins's specialty?

    Dr. Mullins is a Gastroenterologist near Thibodaux, LA. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Mullins to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Walter Mullins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mullins is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, North Oaks Medical Center 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 Gastroenterologist?

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    Is Walter Mullins accepting new patients in Thibodaux, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Walter Mullins is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Walter Mullins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mullins's office at (225) 927-1190 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Walter Mullins?

    Please contact Dr. Mullins's office at (225) 927-1190 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Walter Mullins have?

    Dr. Walter Mullins is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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