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Dr. Kelly Fuqua, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Sulphur, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fuqua, Family Medicine Specialist in Sulphur, LA?

    Dr. Kelly Fuqua, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sulphur, LA. She is board certified. Dr. Fuqua is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fuqua’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fuqua’s office at (337) 528-7472.

    Is Dr. Fuqua board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Kelly Fuqua, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Fuqua speak?

    Dr. Fuqua and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fuqua typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fuqua diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Fuqua. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Brain Blood Vessel Disease
    • Brain Disease
    • Cerebrovascular Disorder
    • Brain Circulation Problem
    • Brain Vascular Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fuqua typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kelly Fuqua may include:

    Please contact Dr. Fuqua's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Fuqua accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fuqua accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 528-7472 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fuqua accept in Sulphur, LA?

    Dr. Fuqua in Sulphur, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Fuqua's office located?

    Dr. Kelly Fuqua's Primary Practice

    920 1st Ave

    Sulphur, LA 70663

    (337) 528-7472

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    What is Dr. Fuqua's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Fuqua's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861667297.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fuqua?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fuqua

    What is Dr. Kelly Fuqua's specialty?

    Dr. Fuqua is a Family Medicine Specialist near Sulphur, LA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Kelly Fuqua affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fuqua is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, Ochsner American Legion Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Kelly Fuqua accepting new patients in Sulphur, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Kelly Fuqua is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kelly Fuqua offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fuqua's office at (337) 528-7472 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kelly Fuqua?

    Please contact Dr. Fuqua's office at (337) 528-7472 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Fuqua's office located?

    Dr. Fuqua's office is located in Sulphur, LA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kelly Fuqua have?

    Dr. Kelly Fuqua is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.