Physician Profile
Douglas C. Walsh, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout 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.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
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
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Hemorrhoids
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
- Anal Fissure
- Blood in Stool
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Polyps
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Enlarged Veins in Esophagus
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Iron Overload
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
- Blocked Bile Duct
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Endoscopic Treatment for GI Bleeding
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Upper endoscopy
- Advanced Polyp Removal
- Stretching the Esophagus
Capsule and physiology testing
- Esophageal Motility Test
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Test
- Pill Camera Endoscopy
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage
- Esophageal Banding
- FibroScan
Treatments
- Stool Transplant
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,408 services · 611 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
69 |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
56 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
24 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | Procedure | 43249 |
17 |
| Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43248 |
15 |
| Biopsy of small bowel (except ileum) using an endoscope | Procedure | 44361 |
13 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
13 |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
12 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
17 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
13 |
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 gastroenterology specialists 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 gastroenterology specialists 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 Dr. Walsh?
Dr. Walsh is a gastroenterology in Baton Rouge, LA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GASTROENTEROLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Walsh's address?
Dr. 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 Dr. Walsh?
The number on file is (225) 927-1190. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Walsh?
Dr. 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 Dr. Walsh train?
Dr. 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 Dr. Walsh have?
Dr. 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 Dr. Walsh perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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 Dr. Walsh's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Walsh. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.