A Personal Approach to Heart Care

Because our office procedures reflect our personal approach to patient relationships, we've put a lot of thought and care into them. The information here will give you a complete overview of the way we work with patients. If you have any questions, contact us.

Practice Hours

Covington Office: 8:00-5:00, Monday-Thursday

Franklinton Office:
Monday-Thursday. Hours vary.
Please call 985-871-0735 to make an appointment.

Bogalusa Office:
Wednesday Hours vary.
Please call 985-871-0735 to make an appointment.

Appointment Information

At Cardiovascular Associates, we believe it’s essential that you and your doctor have a good rapport. You can make an appointment for a complimentary initial interview with your physician to see if our personal approach is right for you. To make an appointment, call 985-871-0735.

We see patients only by appointment. Since it's important to us and to you that all appointments be kept on time, please notify us of any cancellation as far in advance as possible.

We respect your time and make every effort to stay on schedule. Because our practice sometimes involves treating critically ill patients and emergencies, though, we occasionally have delays. Whenever possible, we will notify you in advance of emergency delays.

If you must contact your physician after hours for an urgent medical reason, our answering service will forward your message.
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Your First Appointment

When you come to your first appointment, you’ll review your medical history with one of our registered nurses before seeing a cardiologist. Your doctor will then discuss all pertinent information with you.

It’s important that we have as much information as possible regarding your cardiac history. At your first visit, please bring:

Information about any prior heart disease, stenting or balloon angioplasty

• History of blockages in the arteries of the legs, kidneys or neck
• History of prior bypass surgery and location of bypass grafts
• All insurance information and cards
• A primary care referral if required by your insurer
• Written list of allergies
• Written list of current medications and dosages
• Written questions for your physician
  

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Insurance and Financial Information

Insurance and Managed Care
We accept most insurance and participate in many managed care plans. We also accept Medicare assignments. While you are ultimately responsible for payment of all charges for services you receive, we will assist you in any way we can, including filing insurance claims for covered procedures.

If your insurance requires that lab work be sent to a reference laboratory, please let us know in advance.

Fees, Copays, Coinsurance and Deductibles
We will be glad to discuss any questions about fees and payments with you. Feel free to contact our billing department at 985-871-0735.

If your health care plan includes a copayment, it is due at time of service. You can pay with cash, check, VISA or MasterCard. Patients are responsible for co-insurance, non-covered services and annual deductibles. If for any reason your insurer has not paid within 60 days of our claim, you may be held responsible for full payment.

Referral
While your primary care physician may refer you to a specialist at Cardiovascular Associates, it is not necessary to have a referral in order to see one of our physicians unless required by your healthcare coverage. In that case, you need to get a referral before your appointment with your Cardiovascular Associates physician.
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Hours

Appointment Info

Your First Appointment

Insurance