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Dr. Michelle Bergeron, MD

Lafayette, LA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Bergeron, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon in Lafayette, LA?

    Dr. Michelle Bergeron, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Bergeron is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bergeron’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bergeron’s office at (337) 470-4765.

    What languages does Dr. Bergeron speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Bergeron treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon, Dr. Bergeron 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. Bergeron. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Which procedures does Dr. Bergeron perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Michelle Bergeron may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bergeron's office.

    Does Dr. Bergeron accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bergeron accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 470-4765 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bergeron's office located?

    Dr. Michelle Bergeron's Primary Practice

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy

    Lafayette, LA 70508

    (337) 470-4765

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    Dr. Michelle Bergeron's Practice 2

    1542 Tulane Ave

    New Orleans, LA 70112

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

    Dr. Bergeron's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174027973.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bergeron?

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

    What is Dr. Michelle Bergeron's specialty?

    Dr. Bergeron is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon near Lafayette, LA. A hospice and palliative medicine surgeon has special knowledge and skills in managing patients with life-limiting illnesses focuses on preventing and alleviating suffering. This specialist maximize the quality of life while working with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team, simultaneously addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has an expertise in assessing patients with advanced disease, provide relief to distressing symptoms, perform coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, to use specialized care systems including hospice, to manage end-of-life care, and guiding legal and ethical decisions in diverse care settings, including hospice. Contact Dr. Bergeron to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michelle Bergeron affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Bergeron 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

    Where can I learn more about Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon?

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    Is Michelle Bergeron accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Michelle Bergeron is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michelle Bergeron offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bergeron's office at (337) 470-4765 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michelle Bergeron?

    Please contact Dr. Bergeron's office at (337) 470-4765 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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