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Dr. Mitchell Dugas, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Internist

Pensacola, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dugas, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Pensacola, FL?

    Dr. Mitchell Dugas, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Pensacola, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Dugas completed his residency at University Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Dugas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dugas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dugas’s office.

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

    • Residency: University Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La

    Is Dr. Dugas board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Mitchell Dugas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Dugas speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Dugas typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Dugas 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. Dugas. 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:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • Sporadic Alzheimer's
    • Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Cerebral Atherosclerosis
    • Brain Disease
    • Hardening of Brain Arteries
    • Brain Artery Plaque
    • Cerebral Artery Disease
    • Brain Blood Vessel Hardening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Dugas typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Mitchell Dugas may include:

    Please contact Dr. Dugas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Dugas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dugas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dugas accept in Pensacola, FL?

    Dr. Dugas in Pensacola, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Dugas' office located?

    Dr. Mitchell Dugas' Primary Practice

    1000 W Moreno St

    Pensacola, FL 32501

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    Dr. Mitchell Dugas' Practice 2

    1110 Gulf Breeze Pkwy

    Gulf Breeze, FL 32561

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    Dr. Mitchell Dugas' Practice 3

    123 Baptist Way

    Pensacola, FL 32503

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

    Dr. Dugas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275568131.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dugas?

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

    What is Dr. Mitchell Dugas's specialty?

    Dr. Dugas is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Pensacola, FL.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Mitchell Dugas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dugas is affiliated with Gulf Breeze Hospital, Baptist Hospital - Pensacola, Hca Florida Fort Walton-Destin 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Mitchell Dugas accepting new patients in Pensacola, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Mitchell Dugas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mitchell Dugas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dugas' office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mitchell Dugas?

    Please contact Dr. Dugas' office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Dugas' office located?

    Dr. Dugas' offices are located in Pensacola, FL and Gulf Breeze, FL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mitchell Dugas have?

    Dr. Mitchell Dugas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.