Summary

Dr. Stephen Wheat specializes in Internal Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, bringing 35 years of experience to patient care. They earned their medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed residency training at LSU Health Sciences. Dr. Wheat is fluent in English.

Dr. Wheat practices at Wheat Medical Center in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and maintains hospital privileges at Willis Knighton South and Center for Women's Health. They focus on treating conditions such as hand pain, arm pain, and leg pain. Their expertise includes performing diagnostic procedures like nerve conduction studies and musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging. Patients rate Dr. Wheat 4.7 out of 5 stars on average for their care.

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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Internal MedicineInternal MedicinePulmonologyDiagnostic Radiology
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No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin)
Natchitoches , LAMesquite , TXShreveport , LAHouston , TX
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc Med School: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 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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Dr. Stephen Wheat speaks English.
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Dr. Stephen Wheat's office is located at 138 E 5th St, Natchitoches, LA, 71457.
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