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Dr. James Garcelon, MD

Lafayette, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Garcelon, Surgeon in Lafayette, LA?

    Dr. James Garcelon, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Garcelon graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at La State Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Garcelon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garcelon’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garcelon’s office at (337) 236-3030.

    Where did Dr. Garcelon go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: La State Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery | La State University School Of Med

    • Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans

    Is Dr. Garcelon board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. James Garcelon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Garcelon speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Garcelon treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Garcelon 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. Garcelon. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Second-Degree Burn on Head, Face, or Neck
    • Second-degree burn of the trunk
    • Second-degree burn on right foot
    • Second-Degree Burn of the Right Lower Leg
    • Second-Degree Right Hand Burn
    • Second-Degree Burn of Shoulder and Arm
    • Second-Degree Burn of the Left Lower Leg
    • Second-Degree Left Hand Burn
    • Second-Degree Burn to Left Foot
    • Second-Degree Trunk Burn
    • General Burn Injury
    • Second-degree burn
    • Second-Degree Burn of Right Thigh
    • Second-Degree Burn to Right Foot
    • Second-Degree Burn of Right Upper Arm
    • Second-Degree Burn of Right Forearm
    • Burns
    • Thermal injury
    • Heat burn
    • Skin burn
    • Partial thickness burn of the trunk
    • Moderate burn on trunk
    • Trunk skin damage
    • Fire injury
    • Scald
    • Burn wound
    • Partial Thickness Burn
    • Blistering Burn
    • Dermal Burn
    • Partial thickness burn
    • Blistering burn
    • Dermal burn
    • Burn injury
    • Partial-thickness burn on left foot
    • Moderate left foot burn
    • Left foot thermal injury
    • Partial thickness trunk burn
    • Moderate trunk burn
    • Thermal Injury
    • Fire Burn
    • Scald Injury
    • Blister burn
    • Second-degree thermal injury
    • Partial-thickness burn on right foot
    • Moderate right foot burn
    • Right foot thermal injury
    • Moderate Burn

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T2020XA: Burn of second degree of head, face, and neck, unspecified site, initial encounter
    • T2120XA: Burn of second degree of trunk, unspecified site, initial encounter
    • T25221A: Burn of second degree of right foot, initial encounter
    • T24201A: Burn of second degree of unspecified site of right lower limb, except ankle and foot, initial encounter
    • T23201A: Burn of second degree of right hand, unspecified site, initial encounter
    • T2220XA: Burn of second degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, unspecified site, initial encounter
    • T2120XD: Burn of second degree of trunk, unspecified site, subsequent encounter
    • T24202A: Burn of second degree of unspecified site of left lower limb, except ankle and foot, initial encounter
    • T2020XD: Burn of second degree of head, face, and neck, unspecified site, subsequent encounter
    • T23202A: Burn of second degree of left hand, unspecified site, initial encounter
    • T25222A: Burn of second degree of left foot, initial encounter
    • T2129XA: Burn of second degree of other site of trunk, initial encounter
    • T300: Burn of unspecified body region, unspecified degree
    • T24201D: Burn of second degree of unspecified site of right lower limb, except ankle and foot, subsequent encounter
    • T24211A: Burn of second degree of right thigh, initial encounter
    • T24231A: Burn of second degree of right lower leg, initial encounter
    • T25221D: Burn of second degree of right foot, subsequent encounter
    • T22231A: Burn of second degree of right upper arm, initial encounter
    • T22211A: Burn of second degree of right forearm, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    What procedures does Dr. Garcelon perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Garcelon performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Garcelon. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Additional Area)
    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
    • Skin Substitute Application
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Additional Split-Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Additional Area)
    • Autologous Skin Graft
    • Partial Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant
    • Artificial skin graft
    • Wound covering application
    • Skin replacement for large wounds
    • Autograft Skin Transplant
    • Skin Grafting for Large Areas
    • Facial Skin Graft
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Skin Replacement Application
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery
    • Extended Skin Graft
    • Large Area Skin Graft
    • Secondary Skin Graft
    • Autograft for Extensive Area
    • Bio-engineered Skin Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
    • 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
    • 15101: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, Or Each Additional 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
    • 15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
    • 15278: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
    • 15121: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, Or Each Additional 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
    • 15276: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
    • Surgery
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Bed Preparation
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Creation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15003: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement for Graft
    • Burn Scar Release Surgery
    • Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation of Wound or Burn Site
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15005: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft Application (Additional Area)
    • Small Burn Treatment
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Burns
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Wound Covering with Skin Substitute
    • Partial-Thickness Burn Care
    • Burn Debridement
    • Minor Burn Dressing
    • Small Burn Wound Care
    • Wound Skin Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 15274: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 16020: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; small (less than 5% total body surface area)
    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Skin Lesion Injections
    • Intralesional Injections (Multiple)
    • Injections for Skin Growths
    • Steroid Injections for Skin

    CPT Codes:

    • 11901: Injection, intralesional; more than 7 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft for Face or Extremities
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Skin Replacement for Wounds
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Wound Covering Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15277: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Large Vascular Skin Lesion Removal
    • Cutaneous Vascular Lesion Destruction
    • Laser Skin Lesion Removal
    • Vascular Birthmark Treatment
    • Skin Growth Removal (Laser)

    CPT Codes:

    • 17108: Destruction of cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions (eg, laser technique); over 50.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • First Degree Burn Treatment
    • Dressing and Cleaning of Large Partial-Thickness Burns
    • Burns
    • Minor Burn Care
    • Local Burn Treatment
    • Superficial Burn Management
    • Large Burn Debridement
    • Partial Thickness Burn Care
    • Burn Wound Cleaning
    • Extensive Burn Dressing

    CPT Codes:

    • 16000: Initial treatment, first degree burn, when no more than local treatment is required
    • 16030: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; large (eg, more than 1 extremity, or greater than 10% total body surface area)

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Skin Lesions
    • Cutaneous Lesion Destruction
    • Laser Vascular Lesion Removal
    • Skin Growth Laser Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 17107: Destruction of cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions (eg, laser technique); 10.0 to 50.0 sq cm

    Does Dr. Garcelon accept my insurance?

    Dr. Garcelon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 236-3030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Garcelon accept in Lafayette, LA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • Community Health Network

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Garcelon's office located?

    Dr. James Garcelon's Primary Practice

    1211 Coolidge Blvd Ste 304

    Lafayette, LA 70503

    (337) 236-3030

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    Dr. James Garcelon's Practice 2

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy

    Lafayette, LA 70508

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

    Dr. Garcelon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275526196.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garcelon?

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

    What is Dr. James Garcelon's specialty?

    Dr. Garcelon is a Surgeon near Lafayette, LA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Garcelon to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Garcelon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Garcelon is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Opelousas General Health System-Main Campus, CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, Iberia Medical Center 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

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    Is James Garcelon accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?

    Yes, Dr. James Garcelon is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Garcelon offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Garcelon's office at (337) 236-3030 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Garcelon?

    Please contact Dr. Garcelon's office at (337) 236-3030 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Garcelon have?

    Dr. James Garcelon is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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