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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Torres, Pediatrician in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Jean-Carlo Torres, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Torres graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe and completed his residency at SUNY Downstate. Dr. Torres is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Torres’s office at (337) 237-1252.
Where did Dr. Torres go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: SUNY Downstate | SUNY Stony Brook University Hospital & Medical Center/Winthrop University Hospital Program
Medical School: Central University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine | Universidad Central Del Caribe
Is Dr. Torres board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Jean-Carlo Torres, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Torres speak?
Dr. Torres and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Torres typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Torres 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. Torres. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Throat pain
- Pharyngitis
- Throat discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R070: Pain in throat
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Torres typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Torres 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. Torres. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Torres accept my insurance?
Dr. Torres accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 237-1252 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Torres accept in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Torres in Lafayette, 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Ochsner Health
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Torres' office located?
Dr. Jean-Carlo Torres' Primary Practice
435 Heymann Blvd
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 237-1252
What is Dr. Torres's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Torres's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275791253.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Torres?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Torres
What is Dr. Jean-Carlo Torres's specialty?
Dr. Torres is a Pediatrician near Lafayette, LA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Jean-Carlo Torres affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Torres is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jean-Carlo Torres accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?
Yes, Dr. Jean-Carlo Torres is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jean-Carlo Torres offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Torres's office at (337) 237-1252 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jean-Carlo Torres?
Please contact Dr. Torres's office at (337) 237-1252 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jean-Carlo Torres have?
Dr. Jean-Carlo Torres is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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