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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bhandari, Gastroenterologist in Bastrop, LA?
Dr. Bal Bhandari, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Bastrop, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Bhandari graduated from University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Winthrop-University Hosp, Gastroenterology; Our Lady Of Mercy Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bhandari is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bhandari’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bhandari’s office at (318) 283-2177.
Where did Dr. Bhandari go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Winthrop-University Hosp, Gastroenterology; Our Lady Of Mercy Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Our Lady Of Mercy Med Center | Our Lady of The Lake Program
Medical School: University Of Ottawa- Fac Of Med- Ottawa- Ont- Canada | University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bhandari speak?
Dr. Bhandari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bhandari treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Bhandari 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. Bhandari. 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:
- 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:
- Other Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Swallowing problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1319: Other dysphagia
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
Also known as:
- Change in Bowel Habits
- Bowel Movement
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Irregular Bowel Movements
- Changes in Pooping
ICD-10 Codes:
- R194: Change in bowel habit
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Bhandari perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Bhandari 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. Bhandari. 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 Polyp Removal
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Tissue Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible colonoscopy with EMR
- Endoscopic mucosal resection (colon)
- Colon polyp removal during colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 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)
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45390: Colonoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic mucosal resection
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:
- Esophageal Dilation (Bougie)
- Esophageal Widening
- Bougie Dilation of Esophagus
- Swallowing Tube Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 43450: Dilation of esophagus, by unguided sound or bougie, single or multiple passes
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Colonoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
- Esophageal Dilation
- EGD with Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Widening
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire
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:
- Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
- G-tube Change
- Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Exchange
- Stomach Feeding Tube Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 43762: Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract
Also known as:
- Belly Fluid Drainage
- Abdominal Fluid Aspiration
- Ascites Drainage
- Peritoneal Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 49082: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); without imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
- PEG Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- EGD with Feeding Tube
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Tumor Ablation
- EGD with Ablation
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Ablation
- Flexible Endoscopy Lesion Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 43270: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
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. Bhandari accept my insurance?
Dr. Bhandari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 283-2177 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bhandari accept in Bastrop, LA?
Dr. Bhandari in Bastrop, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Custom Plans
All Other Third Party
Ameriprise Financial, Inc
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bhandari's office located?
What is Dr. Bhandari's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bhandari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063473494.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhandari?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bhandari
What is Dr. Bal Bhandari's specialty?
Dr. Bhandari is a Gastroenterologist near Bastrop, 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. Bhandari to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bal Bhandari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bhandari is affiliated with Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital 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
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Is Bal Bhandari accepting new patients in Bastrop, LA?
Yes, Dr. Bal Bhandari is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bal Bhandari offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bhandari's office at (318) 283-2177 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bal Bhandari?
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