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- 9103 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
About Dr. Walsh
Based in Baton Rouge, LA, Douglas C. Walsh, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Douglas graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 1996. Medicare claims data shows Douglas provided 2,408 services to 611 patients. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month. NPI 1750356929 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (225) 927-1190
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9103 JEFFERSON HWY
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,408 services · 611 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
69 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
56 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | Procedure | 43249 |
17 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43248 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of small bowel (except ileum) using an endoscope | Procedure | 44361 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
17 | Too few peers to compare |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other gastroenterologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other gastroenterologists in Baton Rouge 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Douglas C. Walsh?
Douglas C. Walsh is a gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
What is Douglas C. Walsh's address?
Douglas C. Walsh is listed at 9103 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Douglas C. Walsh?
The number on file is (225) 927-1190. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Douglas C. Walsh?
Douglas C. Walsh's National Provider Identifier is 1750356929. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Douglas C. Walsh train?
Douglas C. Walsh attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Douglas C. Walsh have?
Douglas C. Walsh has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Douglas C. Walsh perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Douglas C. Walsh performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of abdomen, 1 view and limited ultrasound scan of abdomen, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Douglas C. Walsh's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Douglas C. Walsh. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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