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- 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
About Dr. Bluth
Edward I. Bluth, MD is a healthcare provider in Covington, LA specializing in diagnostic radiology. Edward trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, graduating in 1971. According to Medicare claims data, Edward cared for 116 Medicare patients across 117 services. The services billed most often include limited ultrasound scan of abdomen, complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity, and limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity. This provider record is associated with NPI 1598723462.
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
- (985) 875-2828
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1000 OCHSNER BLVD
Covington, LA 70433
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
117 services · 116 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
35 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76775 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76700 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 1
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 radiologists in Covington 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1971 at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 7
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Bluth?
Dr. Bluth is a radiologist in Covington, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bluth's address?
Dr. Bluth is listed at 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433. 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. Bluth?
The number on file is (985) 875-2828. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bluth's NPI number?
Dr. Bluth's National Provider Identifier is 1598723462. 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. Bluth train?
Dr. Bluth attended State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, graduating in 1971. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Bluth been practicing?
Dr. Bluth has 55 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1971, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Bluth perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bluth performs imaging including limited ultrasound scan of abdomen and complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Bluth confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bluth. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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