Doctor Profile

Primary Care · Family Practice

Gary J. Birdsall, Jr.

MD · Family Practice · Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
17771 HWY 3235
Galliano, LA 70354
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 42+ Years Practicing
1.0K
Medicare Patients / yr
20
Procedures Billed
42
Years Practicing
3
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Birdsall

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Louisiana, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Birdsall is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 70354, LA — the Family Practice's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Birdsall Does

Dr. Birdsall served 1,019 Medicare patients across 2,270 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 33% above the average Family Practice in Louisiana (765 patients across 961 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)350142
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)342164
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)30054
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)26489
Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)15877

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Birdsall billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Birdsall is affiliated with 3 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 3 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Thibodaux Regional Medical Center

Thibodaux, LA
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Lady Of The Sea General Hospital

Cut Off, LA
Rating not available

Ochsner St Anne General Hospital

Raceland, LA
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Birdsall practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Birdsall offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 17771 HWY 3235, Galliano, LA 70354
Phone: (985) 632-5222

Area Safety Grade

D-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

38 min

Average commute time in this zip · 92% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

49.4094

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Primary Care Doctors near 70354, LA

If Dr. Birdsall isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest primary care doctors near 70354, LA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Lenny A. FolseNurse Practitioner2.0 mi
Amanda O. RogersFamily Practice2.0 mi
John G. JacksonFamily Practice2.0 mi
Deanna S. HodsonNurse Practitioner2.0 mi
Marissa H. DiazPhysician Assistant5.9 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Birdsall takes three steps:

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Gary J. Birdsall, Jr.: Common Questions

Does Dr. Birdsall accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Birdsall is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Birdsall depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 70354, LA →
Where is Dr. Birdsall's office?
Dr. Birdsall practices at 17771 HWY 3235, Galliano, LA 70354. Phone: (985) 632-5222.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Birdsall accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (985) 632-5222 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 70354, LA to see available options.
Does Dr. Birdsall offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Birdsall is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Birdsall?
Dr. Birdsall graduated in 1984 and has been practicing for approximately 42 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Birdsall treated 1,019 Medicare patients across 20 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Birdsall is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (985) 632-5222 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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