Summary

Dr. Balbuena graduated from the Univ of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med in 1992. She works in Shreveport, LA and specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Balbuena is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center Marshall.

Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 34 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Wk Rehabilitation Institute

1111 Line AveShreveport, LA 71101

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Physical Medicine & RehabilitationPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Accepts New Patients
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34 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Chinese, English, French, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Shreveport , LAAustin , TXShreveport , LAShreveport , LA
Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School Med School: New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Kakatiya Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Katharine J Balbuena

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Katharine J Balbuena has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

Dr. Katharine J Balbuena holds an active medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med in 1992.

NPI Number

Dr. Balbuena's NPI number is 1750340105.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Katharine Balbuena speak?
Dr. Katharine Balbuena speaks English and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Katharine Balbuena affiliated with?
Dr. Katharine Balbuena is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center Marshall.
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