Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center
5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
Baton Rouge, LA 

Overview

James Westerfield is a Palliative Medicine provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Opioid Induced Constipation, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), and Endoscopy.

Specialties

Palliative Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in LA

Hospital Affiliations

Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Dean Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Other Locations
Our Lady of the Lake Ascension
1125 W Highway 30, Gonzales, LA 70737
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Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
Baton Rouge, LA 
 (0.2 miles away)
Experience:
18+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Jess Anderson is a Palliative Medicine provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Anderson has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Her top areas of expertise are Opioid Induced Constipation, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Westerfield

How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Westerfield?

You can book an appointment with Dr. James Westerfield by calling their office at 225-765-4050. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James Westerfield a top-rated expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Westerfield is classified as an Experienced expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. James Westerfield specialize in?

While Dr. James Westerfield is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Opioid Induced Constipation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.

Does Dr. James Westerfield accept my insurance?

Dr. James Westerfield accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 225-765-4050 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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