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Who is Dr. Ramirez Astacio, Internist in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Cesar Ramirez Astacio, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ramirez Astacio graduated from Universidad Federico Henriquez y Carvajal (UFHEC) Facultad de Medicina. Dr. Ramirez Astacio is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ramirez Astacio’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ramirez Astacio’s office at (337) 981-5156.
Where did Dr. Ramirez Astacio go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Universidad Federico Henriquez y Carvajal (UFHEC) Facultad de Medicina
Is Dr. Ramirez Astacio board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Cesar Ramirez Astacio, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ramirez Astacio speak?
Dr. Ramirez Astacio and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ramirez Astacio typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ramirez Astacio 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. Ramirez Astacio. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ramirez Astacio typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Ramirez Astacio 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. Ramirez Astacio. 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 here.
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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
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)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Ramirez Astacio accept my insurance?
Dr. Ramirez Astacio accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 981-5156 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ramirez Astacio accept in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Ramirez Astacio in Lafayette, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ramirez Astacio's office located?
Dr. Cesar Ramirez Astacio's Primary Practice
4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Fl 4
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 981-5156
What is Dr. Ramirez Astacio's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ramirez Astacio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336359033.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ramirez Astacio?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ramirez Astacio
What is Dr. Cesar Ramirez Astacio's specialty?
Dr. Ramirez Astacio is a Internist near Lafayette, LA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Cesar Ramirez Astacio affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ramirez Astacio is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Iberia Medical Center, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, Abbeville General Hospital, Opelousas General Health System-Main Campus, 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 Cesar Ramirez Astacio accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?
Yes, Dr. Cesar Ramirez Astacio is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cesar Ramirez Astacio offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ramirez Astacio's office at (337) 981-5156 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cesar Ramirez Astacio?
Please contact Dr. Ramirez Astacio's office at (337) 981-5156 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Cesar Ramirez Astacio have?
Dr. Cesar Ramirez Astacio is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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