Summary

Dr. Richard Colon-Ortiz specializes in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine, bringing four decades of medical expertise to patient care. They earned their medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and have dedicated their career to treating heart and vascular conditions. Dr. Colon-Ortiz is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping them connect with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Colon-Ortiz practices at North Oaks Medical Center and sees patients in Franklinton, Covington, and Slidell, Louisiana. They focus on managing high blood pressure, including emergency situations, and treating heart conditions in both adults and children. Their expertise includes performing heart rhythm tests and detailed heart imaging studies to diagnose cardiac problems. Patients have given Dr. Colon-Ortiz an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 40 years of experience
  • 51 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Medical College Of Wisconsin
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Colon-Ortiz has 3 locations

Iteld Bernstein & Associates LLC

806 Riverside Dr Ste BFranklinton, LA 70438
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Louisiana Heart Center

39 Starbrush CirCovington, LA 70433
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Louisiana Heart Center

901 Gause Blvd Fl 2Slidell, LA 70458
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Richard Colon-Ortiz, MDDr. Ghiath Mohammad Mikdadi, MDDr. Dane Gallmann Mackey, MDDr. Justin David Westervelt, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseVascular & Interventional RadiologyNephrology
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4.8 
40 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 20 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 English
Franklinton , LAHammond , LAPlaquemine , LAHattiesburg , MS
Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin Med School: University Of Jordan Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Colon-Ortiz

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Peoples Health
  • Peoples Health - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Colon-Ortiz has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Colon-Ortiz has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 1986.

NPI Number

Dr. Colon-Ortiz's NPI number is 1982794640.

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Dr. Richard Colon-Ortiz is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center.
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Dr. Richard Colon-Ortiz speaks English and Spanish.

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