Summary

Richard Zachary Choate, NP, provides personalized care for adults with heart failure and other cardiac conditions, empowering them to make informed decisions so they can spend more time with loved ones. 

A Louisiana native, Choate attended schools in Bossier City, Ruston, Lafayette and Shreveport. Choate holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Northwestern State University of Louisiana College of Nursing as a board-certified adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses). He holds his heart failure certification through the Heart Failure Society of America. Choate has many years of nursing experience serving urgent medical needs in surgical ICU, cardiac care, stepdown and the emergency room. 

In his spare time, Choate enjoys making unforgettable memories with his wife and three children. 
 

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Willis Knighton Cardiology

2727 Hearne Ave Ste 301Shreveport, LA 71103
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Shreveport , LABossier City , LABossier City , LABossier City , LA
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard Zach Choate

  • AARP Medicare Supplemental Plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
  • Aetna Coventry Advantra Louisiana
  • Aetna Coventry Medicare Dual Preferred
  • Aetna Medicare Freedom PPO
  • Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO Preferred Care
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - HMO Louisiana
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield OGB
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care (Aetna)
  • First Health
  • GEHA (Government Employees Health Association)
  • Gilsbar
  • Health Plus of Louisiana
  • Healthy Blue
  • Humana
  • Humana Choice PPO
  • IMA of Louisiana
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • Louisiana Medicaid
  • Louisiana Medicaid CHIP
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (Aetna)
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Medicare Traditional Part B
  • Multiplan

Medical Specialties

Richard Zach Choate has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Richard Zach Choate has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Cardiovascular Disease (physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner)
  • Registered Nurse

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Nurse Practitioner, Louisiana, 2026, Expired

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Richard Choate is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center.
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Richard Choate's office is located at 2727 Hearne Ave Ste 301, Shreveport, LA, 71103.
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