Summary

Dr. Stephen Wheat treats hand pain, arm pain, and leg pain, and performs electromyogram and nerve conduction studies, Doppler ultrasound, and musculoskeletal ultrasound. He practices internal medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation and has 35 years of experience. He is affiliated with Willis Knighton South and Center for Women's Health.

Dr. Wheat earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his residency at LSU Health Sciences. He sees patients in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Wheat 4.73 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 35 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Lsu Health Sciences
  • 9 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Wheat Medical Center

138 E 5th StNatchitoches, LA 71457
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 - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) Speaks English
Natchitoches , LAMesquite , TXAlexandria , LAHouston , TX
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc Med School: Maulana Azad Medical College Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Stephen W Wheat

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - Medicare
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • HFN
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Peoples Health
  • Peoples Health - Medicare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Stephen W Wheat has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Stephen W Wheat has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lsu Health Sciences.

Medical School

Graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1991.

NPI Number

Dr. Wheat's NPI number is 1356348619.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Stephen Wheat accepting new patients?
Dr. Stephen Wheat is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Stephen Wheat's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Stephen Wheat accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Does Dr. Stephen Wheat accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Stephen Wheat accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Stephen Wheat affiliated with?
Dr. Stephen Wheat is affiliated with Willis Knighton South And Center For Womens Health.
What languages does Dr. Stephen Wheat speak?
Dr. Stephen Wheat speaks English.

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