Doctor Profile

Rheumatology · Rheumatology

Sean E. Shannon

MD · Rheumatology · Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
8585 PICARDY AVE
SUITE 512
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 27+ Years Practicing
173
Medicare Patients / yr
2
Procedures Billed
27
Years Practicing
2
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. Shannon

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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. Shannon is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 70809, LA — the Rheumatology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (225) 333-3614 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Shannon Does

Dr. Shannon served 173 Medicare patients across 296 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 88% below the average Rheumatology in Louisiana (1,490 patients across 56 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)267144
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (99204)2929

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Shannon 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. Shannon is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Baton Rouge General Medical Center

Baton Rouge, LA
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, LA
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

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

Address: 8585 PICARDY AVE, SUITE 512, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: (225) 333-3614

Area Safety Grade

D

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

26 min

Average commute time in this zip · 88% 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

77.0822

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

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Other Rheumatology Doctors near 70809, LA

If Dr. Shannon isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest rheumatology doctors near 70809, LA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Richa DhawanRheumatology2411.8 mi
Chad HilleRheumatology2151.9 mi
Jen K. ErbilRheumatology1981.9 mi
Harmanjot K. GrewalRheumatology1171.9 mi
Bobby J. DupreRheumatology361.9 mi

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How to Use This Information

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Sean E. Shannon: Common Questions

Does Dr. Shannon accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Shannon is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Shannon depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 70809, LA →
Where is Dr. Shannon's office?
Dr. Shannon practices at 8585 PICARDY AVE, SUITE 512, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. Phone: (225) 333-3614.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Shannon accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (225) 333-3614 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 70809, LA to see available options.
Does Dr. Shannon offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Shannon 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. Shannon?
Dr. Shannon graduated in 1999 and has been practicing for approximately 27 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Shannon treated 173 Medicare patients across 2 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Shannon 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 (225) 333-3614 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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