Stephen Wheat MD in Natchitoches, Louisiana

Additional Medical Specialties Include:
INTERNAL MEDICINE

Medical School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
Graduation Year: 1991
The Primary Medical Specialty for Stephen Wheat MD is listed as: Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Credentials: MD
Additional Credentials:
Approximate Years of Experience: 33
PAC (PECOS ID)#: 9133101520
NPI #: 1356348619
NPI Created On: 07/01/2005
NPI Last Updated Listed as: 04/14/2011
Primary Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X
License Number:
021381
Listed Gender: Male

Forms of insurance accepted by include, but are not limited to:

• Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
• Humana
• Medicare

They are listed as accepting new patients.

Languages spoken by staff include: ENGLISH, English.

Services and Procedures include:

1. Aspiration and/or injection of large joint or joint capsule
2. Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg
3. Detection test for influenza virus
4. Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage
5. Ultrasound study of arteries of both arms and legs
6. Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers
7. Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers
8. Needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles of arm or leg complete study
9. Nerve transmission studies, 9-10 studies
10. Testing with stimulation for assessment of function at muscle-nerve junction
11. Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention
12. Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 45 minutes
13. Re-evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes
14. New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 45 minutes
15. New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 60 minutes
16. Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
17. Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 25 minutes
18. Administration of influenza virus vaccine
19. Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous
20. Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit