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Dr. Samer Bakhos, MD

Lockport, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bakhos, Family Medicine Specialist in Lockport, LA?

    Dr. Samer Bakhos, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lockport, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bakhos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bakhos’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bakhos’s office at (800) 979-9595.

    Is Dr. Bakhos board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Samer Bakhos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Bakhos speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Bakhos treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bakhos 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. Bakhos. 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:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Coordination
    • Movement Disorder
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R278: Other lack of coordination

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    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:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Communication Problems from Brain Issues
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Cognitive-linguistic disorder
    • Trouble speaking after brain injury
    • Difficulty understanding language

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R41841: Cognitive communication deficit

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    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:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Which procedures does Dr. Bakhos perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Samer Bakhos may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bakhos' office.

    Does Dr. Bakhos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bakhos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 979-9595 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bakhos accept in Lockport, LA?

    Dr. Bakhos in Lockport, 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)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • SSM Health Care

    • State of Louisiana

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bakhos' office located?

    Dr. Samer Bakhos' Primary Practice

    7534 Highway 1

    Lockport, LA 70374

    (800) 979-9595

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    Dr. Samer Bakhos' Practice 2

    3201 Wall Blvd

    Gretna, LA 70056

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    Dr. Samer Bakhos' Practice 3

    4312 Ithaca St

    Metairie, LA 70006

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

    Dr. Bakhos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194997338.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bakhos?

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

    What is Dr. Samer Bakhos's specialty?

    Dr. Bakhos is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lockport, LA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Bakhos to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Samer Bakhos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bakhos is affiliated with Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center 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 Samer Bakhos accepting new patients in Lockport, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Samer Bakhos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Samer Bakhos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bakhos's office at (800) 979-9595 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Samer Bakhos?

    Please contact Dr. Bakhos's office at (800) 979-9595 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Samer Bakhos have?

    Dr. Samer Bakhos is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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