Donna Rushing

Endocrinology in Shreveport, Louisiana

Practice Details

Address
1455 E Bert Kouns Loop
Shreveport, LA 71105
Geocoded location: 32.4263, -93.7185
Taxonomy
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Credential
MD
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2005
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Female
NPPES Record Updated
January 2009

About This Clinician

This clinician is enumerated under Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic conditions including type 2 diabetes, and frequently prescribe GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide or tirzepatide as part of diabetes or metabolic-syndrome management — though not every endocrinology practice treats obesity as a primary focus, and some see only referred, complex cases.

Locally, this is 1 of 15 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism practices in Shreveport carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at an Endocrinology visit

Endocrinology visits focus on hormonal and metabolic conditions. For a GLP-1-related consult, patients commonly encounter:

  • A review of diabetes, thyroid, or metabolic history and current medications.
  • Lab work such as A1c and a metabolic panel to guide diagnosis and dosing.
  • A discussion of whether a GLP-1 medication fits the treatment goal (diabetes control, weight, or both).
  • Follow-up scheduling to titrate dose and monitor response over time.

This is general guidance for endocrinology practices, not a description of Donna Rushing's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 318-798-4488.

GLP-1 access in Shreveport, Louisiana

Adult obesity rate
38.6%
#5 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$195/mo
Typical Louisiana telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes only
Louisiana Medicaid, obesity indication

About 38.6% of Louisiana adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #5 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 43 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Shreveport. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Louisiana telehealth averages about $195/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

Explore more Louisiana options on the best Louisiana GLP-1 providers page, browse every Shreveport listing in the Shreveport clinic directory, or read the Louisiana Medicaid GLP-1 coverage & prior-authorization guide.

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Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Donna Rushing's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Donna Rushing is listed under Endocrinology, a field where GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) or tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) are commonly prescribed — but whether this practice currently offers them isn't recorded in the registry. Call the practice at 318-798-4488 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Donna Rushing's primary specialty on file is Endocrinology.
Donna Rushing is located at 1455 E Bert Kouns Loop, Shreveport, LA 71105. The phone number listed in the registry is 318-798-4488. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1205830056.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Donna Rushing is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 318-798-4488 to confirm availability, cash-pay pricing, and whether the services you need are offered — this listing reflects the NPPES taxonomy on file and is not an endorsement.