Medicaid providers
Hello everyone,
my husband has been trying to get the gastric sleeve surgery. I've been super supportive and he cannot find a surgeon anywhere here in Louisiana that will accept his medicaid. We have called just about every place that does this surgery and he has just about given up because everyone has said no. Does anyone have any ideas which doctors take the Louisiana Healthcare Connections medicaid here? I cant see him give up because he has been trying his hardest.
Thank you,
Robi Harris
This thread has some info:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/vsg/6021010/Medicaid-cover age-in-Louisiana-for-Gastric-Sleeve/
Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
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Hi Robi,
It's hard to find surgeons in your state that takes Medicaid. Here are the 3 we know of, but please call to verify as they change daily.They take all Medicaid but "Amerihealth Caritas
Dr. Jeb Butler
Hartner Medical Clinic
1040 North Pine Road
Olla, LA 71465
(318)495-3880
IMPORTANT INFO: PLEASE READ BELOW!*
YOUR PCP MUST FAX YOUR REFERRAL TO THE OFFICE FIRST AND THEY WILL CALL YOU TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. (Fax is (318)495-3882.) It will take them 72 hours or a little more to return your phone calls so please try and be patient per Eve.
Spoke with Monika Bowman and she confirmed Dr. O'Connell takes the following medicaid insurance.
United Healthcare
LA Healthcare
Amerihealth Capis
Monika said to give her a call and she will help you start the process for having weight loss surgery with Dr. O'Connell.
Dr. Ruary O'Connell
Renewal Bariatric
2700 Napoleon Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70115
Contact Monika Bowman
1 (504) 259-7519
1 (504) 897-0700
Dr. James G Redmann, I have not researched him, someone mentioned him today. Give them a call.... 877-691-3001 https://whyweight.com/physicians/james-g-redmann/
HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
I just called Tulane and Was told if you don't live in the New Orleans parish that can't help you. Then she told me the list is closed for Medicaid patients. I'm in the same boat, the state just doesn't pay enough for the surgery. I would think they would want to pay for it so that many of us can get healthier, jobs and get off medicaid. Tell him don't give up.
Hi Elena,
Here is the latest list I have. I do know Dr. O'Connell is taking Medicaid (see list below) but it's hard to reach their office. Try calling Monika Tues and Weds mornings as others have shared with me that is when they were able to reach her and get an appointment. Stay strong and don't give up. I have worked with some from LA for 6 months to a year and when I get the feedback I have an appointment and a date for surgery we do the Happy Dance!
Dr. Richard T. Shimer
501 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Have a blessed day! Peggy A. Borel
www.peggyaborel.wixsite.com/peggyborel
Dr. Jeansonne takes those that are already in the Ochsner System.
Dr. Louis O Jeansonne
Services & Specialties: Surgery, Bariatric Surgery,Comprehensive Weight Loss, Abdominal Surgery & Whipple Procedure, Robotic Surgery, General Surgery https://www.ochsner.org/doctors/louis-jeansonne-iv
Dr. Butler takes all Medicaid but "Amerihealth Caritas
Dr. Jeb Butler
Hartner Medical Clinic
1040 North Pine Road
Olla, LA 71465
(318)495-3880
IMPORTANT INFO: PLEASE READ BELOW!*
YOUR PCP MUST FAX YOUR REFERRAL TO THE OFFICE FIRST AND THEY WILL CALL YOU TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. (Fax is (318)495-3882.) It will take them 72 hours or a little more to return your phone calls so please try and be patient per Eve.
Monika Bowman confirmed Dr. O'Connell takes the following medicaid insurance.
United Healthcare
LA Healthcare
Amerihealth Capis
Monika said to give her a call and she will help you start the process for having weight loss surgery with Dr. O'Connell.
Dr. Ruary O'Connell
Renewal Bariatric
2700 Napoleon Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70115
Contact Monika Bowman
1 (504) 259-7519
1 (504) 897-0700
HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
