35 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Barton, Internist in Alexandria, LA?
Where did Dr. Barton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tulane Univ Hosp & Clis, Internal Medicine | Tulane University Affil Hosps | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La | Tulane Univ School of Medicine
Is Dr. Barton board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Bruce Barton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Barton speak?
Dr. Barton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Barton typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Barton 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. Barton. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Right Lower Leg Muscle Wasting
- Muscle Disorder
- Right Lower Leg Muscle Atrophy
- Right Lower Leg Muscle Loss
- Shrinking Right Lower Leg Muscles
ICD-10 Codes:
- M62561: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, right lower leg
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Barton typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Barton 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
Please contact Dr. Barton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Barton accept my insurance?
Dr. Barton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 448-1249 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Barton accept in Alexandria, LA?
Dr. Barton in Alexandria, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
Medicaid
Medicare
Trinity Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Barton's office located?
Dr. Bruce Barton's Primary Practice
201 4th St Ste 3D
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 448-1249
What hospitals are Dr. Barton affiliated with?
Dr. Barton has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Barton's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Barton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003876731.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Barton
What is Dr. Bruce Barton's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.