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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jadwet, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Zafar Jadwet, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Jadwet is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jadwet’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jadwet’s office at (337) 480-8066.
What languages does Dr. Jadwet speak?
Dr. Jadwet and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Jadwet typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Jadwet 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. Jadwet. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Jadwet typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Zafar Jadwet may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Jadwet's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Jadwet accept my insurance?
Dr. Jadwet accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 480-8066 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jadwet accept in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Jadwet in Lake Charles, 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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Jadwet's office located?
Dr. Zafar Jadwet's Primary Practice
1000 Walters St
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 480-8066
What is Dr. Jadwet's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jadwet's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104408343.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jadwet?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jadwet
What is Dr. Zafar Jadwet's specialty?
Dr. Jadwet is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Lake Charles, LA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Zafar Jadwet affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jadwet is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, Baylor St. Luke's 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 Zafar Jadwet accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?
Yes, Dr. Zafar Jadwet is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zafar Jadwet offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jadwet's office at (337) 480-8066 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Zafar Jadwet?
Please contact Dr. Jadwet's office at (337) 480-8066 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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