Summary

Dr. Ben Kurz is a board-eligible gastroenterologist with Texas Digestive Disease Consultants. He performs routine GI procedures such as upper endoscopy and colonoscopy in the diagnosis, screening, and surveillance of gastrointestinal diseases and cancers. Clinical interests range widely from common GI disorders such as reflux disease and screening families for colon cancer to more specific diseases such as chronic viral hepatitis C, Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis. Procedural interests include lower endoscopic mucosal resection, a minimally invasive technique that removes advanced polyps before evolving into cancer. Dr. Kurz is native to Baton Rouge, LA and graduated from Episcopal High School. His practice is accepting new patients.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 61 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Louisiana State University
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Ben Kurz has 5 locations

Baton Rouge - Perkins

6615 Perkins RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808

The Baton Rouge Clinic

5131 Odonovan Dr Fl 5Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Lsu Health

1501 Kings HwyShreveport, LA 71103

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Baton Rouge , LALittle Rock , ARMontgomery , ALTallahassee , FL
Med School: Louisiana State University Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing Med School: Georgia State University Med School: Chamberlain University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ben Kurz

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Alliance
  • HFN
  • Home State Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • McLaren Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - HMO
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Peoples Health
  • Peoples Health - Medicare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Priority Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Travelers
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance - Federal Employees Program
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ben Kurz has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Louisiana State University.

NPI Number

Dr. Kurz's NPI number is 1710229596.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Ben Kurz accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Ben Kurz has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Ben Kurz's office located?
Dr. Ben Kurz's office is located at 6615 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808.
What languages does Dr. Ben Kurz speak?
Dr. Ben Kurz speaks English.
Does Dr. Ben Kurz accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Ben Kurz accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ben Kurz?
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