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Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Locascio, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Edward Locascio, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Locascio is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Locascio’s office at (318) 675-7261.
Is Dr. Locascio board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Edward Locascio, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Locascio speak?
Dr. Locascio and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Locascio typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Locascio 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. Locascio. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Locascio typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Edward Locascio may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Locascio's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Locascio accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Locascio's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Locascio's office located?
What is Dr. Locascio's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Locascio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982871182.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Locascio?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Locascio
What is Dr. Edward Locascio's specialty?
Dr. Locascio is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Shreveport, LA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Edward Locascio affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Locascio is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Edward Locascio accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Edward Locascio is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edward Locascio offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Locascio's office at (318) 675-7261 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edward Locascio?
Please contact Dr. Locascio's office at (318) 675-7261 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Edward Locascio have?
Dr. Edward Locascio is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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