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Dr. Corwin Thomas, DO

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Dr. Corwin Thomas, DO

Lafayette, LA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thomas, Cardiologist in Lafayette, LA?

    Dr. Corwin Thomas, DO is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Thomas completed his residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA,. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, American Medical Association, American College of Cardiology, American College of Osteopathic Internists, American Heart Association, Association of Black Cardiologists, American Society of Nuclear Cardiologists, Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, Society of Vascular Medicine, and American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Thomas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thomas’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thomas’s office at (337) 234-3163.

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

    • Fellowship: Deborah Heart and Lung Center | Deborah Heart and Lung Center

    • Residency: Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA,

    • Medical School: Pennsylvania State University

    Is Dr. Thomas board certified as a Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Corwin Thomas, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Nuclear Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Thomas speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Thomas treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • Endocarditis
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Heart lining inflammation
    • Heart valve infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I38: Endocarditis, valve unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
    • Heart Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
    • Unusual heart and breathing signs
    • Circulatory-respiratory issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

    What procedures does Dr. Thomas perform?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas. 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:

    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
    • IVUS (Non-Coronary)
    • Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Artery Ultrasound
    • IVUS for Blood Vessels
    • Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Blood Vessel Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Major Vein Catheter Insertion
    • Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
    • Artery Catheter Placement
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
    • Central Venous Catheter Placement
    • Vena Cava Catheterization
    • IVC/SVC Catheter Insertion
    • Selective Venous Catheterization
    • Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
    • Diagnostic Vein Catheter
    • Selective Arterial Catheterization
    • Diagnostic Artery Catheter
    • Abdominal Artery Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36010: Introduction of catheter, superior or inferior vena cava
    • 36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)
    • 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family

    Also known as:

    • Vein Stent Placement
    • Transcatheter Vein Stenting
    • Intravascular Vein Stent
    • Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty and Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 37238: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial vein

    Also known as:

    • Additional Vein Stent Placement
    • Intravascular Vein Stent
    • Percutaneous Vein Stenting
    • Venous Stent Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 37239: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; each additional vein (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
    • Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
    • Under-Skin Heart Monitor
    • Cardiac Event Recorder Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
    • Tibial Artery Revascularization
    • Peroneal Artery Revascularization
    • Leg Artery Plaque Removal
    • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Vein X-ray Injection (Extremity)
    • X-Rays
    • Extremity Venography
    • Venogram Injection
    • Vein Imaging Injection
    • Contrast Injection for Vein X-ray

    CPT Codes:

    • 36005: Injection procedure for extremity venography (including introduction of needle or intracatheter)

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
    • Femoral Artery Revascularization
    • Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Vein Closure with Chemical Adhesive
    • Endovenous Chemical Ablation
    • Varicose Vein Glue Treatment
    • Cyanoacrylate Vein Ablation
    • VenaSeal Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 36482: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, by transcatheter delivery of a chemical adhesive (eg, cyanoacrylate) remote from the access site, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous; first vein treated

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Implantable Heart Monitor
    • Subcutaneous Cardiac Monitor Removal
    • Loop Recorder Removal
    • Implantable Loop Recorder Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 33286: Removal, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor

    Does Dr. Thomas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thomas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 234-3163 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Ascension Health

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Boston Medical Center

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Louisiana

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Thomas' office located?

    Dr. Corwin Thomas' Primary Practice

    802 E Farrel Rd

    Lafayette, LA 70508

    (337) 234-3163

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    Dr. Corwin Thomas' Practice 2

    901 Wilson St # B

    Lafayette, LA 70503

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    Dr. Corwin Thomas' Practice 3

    1418 Heather Dr

    Opelousas, LA 70570

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 5 reviews

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    Office Experience

    100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Appointment Booking

    100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

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    Diagnosis

    100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition

    Patients give Dr. Corwin Thomas an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Thomas has been rated and reviewed by 5 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Thomas, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine

    Board Certified

    American Medical Association

    Professional Member

    American College of Cardiology

    Professional Member

    American College of Osteopathic Internists

    Professional Member

    American Heart Association

    Professional Member

    Association of Black Cardiologists

    Professional Member

    American Society of Nuclear Cardiologists

    Professional Member

    Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions

    Professional Member

    Society of Vascular Medicine

    Professional Member

    American Osteopathic Association

    Professional Member

    Awards

    Patient Choice Award

    Vitals.com

    Top 10 Doctor

    Lafayette LA

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

    Dr. Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013920362.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thomas?

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

    What is Dr. Corwin Thomas's specialty?

    Dr. Thomas is a Cardiologist near Lafayette, LA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Thomas to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Corwin Thomas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Lake Charles Memorial 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

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    Is Corwin Thomas accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Corwin Thomas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Corwin Thomas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thomas's office at (337) 234-3163 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Corwin Thomas?

    Please contact Dr. Thomas's office at (337) 234-3163 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Corwin Thomas have?

    Dr. Corwin Thomas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Nuclear Medicine.

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