Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Shreveport, Louisiana
NPI 1417992249
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician based in Shreveport, LA and is specialized in Diagnostic Radiology. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center practices in Shreveport, LA. The NPI Number for Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center is 1417992249 and holds a License No. 142 (Louisiana).
The current practice location address for Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center is 1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA and can be reached out via phone at 318-675-7737 and via fax at 318-675-5666.
Location: 1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA, 71103-4228
Provider Profile Details
NPI Number
1417992249
Provider Name
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Credential
Provider Entity Type
Organization
Address
1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA, 71103-4228
Phone Number
318-675-7737
Fax Number
318-675-5666
Provider Enumeration Date
06/17/2006
Last Update Date
03/12/2024
Provider's Legacy Identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1157881 | 05 | LA |
Provider Business Practice Location Address Details
Address
1501 Kings Hwy
City
State
Zip
71103-4228
Phone Number
318-675-7737
Fax Number
318-675-5666
Provider Business Mailing Address Details
Address
1501 Kings Hwy
City
State
Zip
71103-4228
Phone Number
318-675-7737
Fax Number
318-675-5666
Provider's Taxonomy Details 1
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
142 (Louisiana)
Definition
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to recognize and treat a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are also trained to administer anesthesia, and provide care in an office setting. They are trained to treat problems such as the extraction of wisdom teeth, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, and to perform dental implant surgery.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 2
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Allergy & Immunology
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
142 (Louisiana)
Definition
An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 3
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Dermatology
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
142 (Louisiana)
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 4
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Emergency Medicine
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
142 (Louisiana)
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 5
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Family Medicine
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
142 (Louisiana)
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 6
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Internal Medicine
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
142 (Louisiana)
Definition
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.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 7
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Nuclear Medicine
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
142 (Louisiana)
Definition
A nuclear medicine specialist employs the properties of radioactive atoms and molecules in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and in research. Radiation detection and imaging instrument systems are used to detect disease as it changes the function and metabolism of normal cells, tissues and organs. A wide variety of diseases can be found in this way, usually before the structure of the organ involved by the disease can be seen to be abnormal by any other techniques. Early detection of coronary artery disease (including acute heart attack), early cancer detection and evaluation of the effect of tumor treatment, diagnosis of infection and inflammation anywhere in the body and early detection of blood clot in the lungs are all possible with these techniques. Unique forms of radioactive molecules can attack and kill cancer cells (e.g., lymphoma, thyroid cancer) or can relieve the severe pain of cancer that has spread to bone
Provider's Taxonomy Details 8
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
142 (Louisiana)
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 9
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Ophthalmology
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
142 (Louisiana)
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 10
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Orthopedic Surgery
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
142 (Louisiana)
Definition
An orthopedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 11
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Otolaryngology
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
142 (Louisiana)
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 12
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Pathology
Speciality
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
Taxonomy
License No.
142 (Louisiana)
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 13
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Pediatrics
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
142 (Louisiana)
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 14
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Psychiatry & Neurology
Speciality
Psychiatry
Taxonomy
License No.
142 (Louisiana)
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 15
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Radiology
Speciality
Diagnostic Radiology
Taxonomy
License No.
142 (Louisiana)
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
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