Expertise in
26
conditions

Dr. Richard W. Awtrey

Gastroenterology
Office
1151 Barataria Blvd Ste 4400, 
Marrero, LA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
26
conditions
Office
1151 Barataria Blvd Ste 4400, 
Marrero, LA 

Overview

Richard Awtrey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana.

Dr. Awtrey is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Encopresis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Awtrey is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MS

Hospital Affiliations

East Jefferson General Hospital
West Jefferson Medical Center
Leonard J Chabert Medical Center
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Touro Infirmary

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
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • 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
HMSA
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • 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
Nippon Life
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

Office
1151 Barataria Blvd Ste 4400, Marrero, LA 70072

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Awtrey has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
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Office

1151 Barataria Blvd Ste 4400, 
Marrero, LA 
 (0.1 miles away)
504-349-6401
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard W. Awtrey

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard W. Awtrey?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard W. Awtrey by calling their office at 504-349-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Richard W. Awtrey a top-rated expert for Diverticular Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard W. Awtrey is classified as an Advanced expert for Diverticular Disease, 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. Richard W. Awtrey specialize in?

While Dr. Richard W. Awtrey is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Diverticular Disease, Encopresis, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Richard W. Awtrey accept my insurance?

Dr. Richard W. Awtrey accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-349-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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