Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

Dennis J. Booth, Jr.

MD · Gastroenterology · Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
16061 DOCTORS BLVD
SUITE B
Hammond, LA 70403
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 35+ Years Practicing
1.7K
Medicare Patients / yr
22
Procedures Billed
35
Years Practicing
4
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.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Booth

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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. Booth is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 70403, LA — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Booth Does

Dr. Booth served 1,709 Medicare patients across 2,613 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 140% above the average Gastroenterology in Louisiana (712 patients across 178 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)49162
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)360292
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)28162
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)179177
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)157132

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Booth 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. Booth is affiliated with 4 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 4 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

St Tammany Parish Hospital

Covington, LA
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

East Jefferson General Hospital

Metairie, LA
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

North Oaks Medical Center

Hammond, LA
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Riverside Medical Center

Franklinton, LA
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

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

Address: 16061 DOCTORS BLVD, SUITE B, Hammond, LA 70403
Phone: (985) 542-1334

Area Safety Grade

D+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

36 min

Average commute time in this zip · 91% 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

62.3541

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

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 70403, LA

If Dr. Booth isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 70403, LA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Gregory M. MulaGastroenterology1.6K1.9 mi
Jason B. ReinaGastroenterology1.3K1.9 mi
Geoffrey L. GoldsberryGastroenterology20.5 mi
Timothy TrainorGastroenterology72421.7 mi
Hamid HussainGastroenterology57822.5 mi

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How to Use This Information

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

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Dennis J. Booth, Jr.: Common Questions

Does Dr. Booth accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Booth is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Booth depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 70403, LA →
Where is Dr. Booth's office?
Dr. Booth practices at 16061 DOCTORS BLVD, SUITE B, Hammond, LA 70403. Phone: (985) 542-1334.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Booth accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (985) 542-1334 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 70403, LA to see available options.
Does Dr. Booth offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Booth 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. Booth?
Dr. Booth graduated in 1991 and has been practicing for approximately 35 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Booth treated 1,709 Medicare patients across 22 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Booth 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) 542-1334 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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