MD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Doucet, Dermatologist in Opelousas, LA?
Dr. Michael Doucet, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Opelousas, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Doucet graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at La State Univ Med Ctr, Dermatology; Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Dermatology; Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Doucet is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Doucet’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Doucet’s office at (337) 948-6366.
Where did Dr. Doucet go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: La State Univ Med Ctr, Dermatology; Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Dermatology; Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
Is Dr. Doucet board certified in Dermatologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Doucet, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Doucet speak?
Dr. Doucet and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Doucet treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Doucet 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. Doucet. 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:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Condition
- Sun Exposure
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Solar keratosis
- Precancerous skin lesion
- Rough sun spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L570: Actinic keratosis
Also known as:
- Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Irritated seborrheic keratosis
- Red skin growth
- Inflamed age spot
ICD-10 Codes:
- L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis
Also known as:
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
Also known as:
- Plaque Psoriasis
- Psoriasis
- Common psoriasis
- Chronic plaque psoriasis
- Psoriasis of the skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- L400: Psoriasis vulgaris
Also known as:
- Acne Vulgaris
- Acne
- Common acne
- Pimples
- Breakouts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L700: Acne vulgaris
Also known as:
- Epidermal Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Epidermoid Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L720: Epidermal cyst
Also known as:
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Condition
- Dandruff
- Cradle cap
- Seborrheic eczema
ICD-10 Codes:
- L218: Other seborrheic dermatitis
Also known as:
- Rosacea
- Adult Acne
- Facial Redness
- Red Face Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L718: Other rosacea
Also known as:
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergy
- Rashes
- Allergic skin rash
- Contact allergy
- Skin irritation from allergens
ICD-10 Codes:
- L239: Allergic contact dermatitis, unspecified cause
Also known as:
- Acute UV Skin Damage
- Sun Exposure
- Sudden sun skin reaction
- UV radiation skin effects
ICD-10 Codes:
- L569: Acute skin change due to ultraviolet radiation, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Doucet perform?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Doucet 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. Doucet. 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:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Spots
- Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Lesion Removal (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
- Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
- Precancerous Lesion Treatment
- Facial Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
- Eyelid Lesion Excision
- Lip Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
- Skin growth excision
- Mole removal
- Benign skin tumor removal
- Skin lesion surgery
- Skin Lesion Biopsy and Removal
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth
- Mole Removal (Large)
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 17004: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses), 15 or more lesions
- 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 11421: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 11423: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11404: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Tangential skin biopsy
- Scoop biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
- 11103: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Limbs)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Facial Laceration Repair
- Head Wound Stitching
- Complex Facial Cut Repair
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
- Laceration Repair
- Complex Wound Closure
- Surgical Wound Repair
- Injury Stitching
- Deep Wound Stitching
CPT Codes:
- 12052: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12042: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12034: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
- Skin Cancer Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Skin Cancer Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (2.1-3.0 cm)
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
- Lip Cancer Removal
- Facial Skin Cancer Excision
- Malignant Lesion Removal (Head/Face)
- Skin Tumor Removal (Sensitive Areas)
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Mole Removal
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Malignant Lesion Excision (Facial)
- Cancerous Growth Removal (Face)
- Excision of Malignant Skin Lesion
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Malignant Melanoma Removal
- Wide Local Excision Skin
CPT Codes:
- 11642: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11643: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11622: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11641: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 11623: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Head/Extremities)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Growth Excision (Scalp/Neck)
- Hand/Foot Lesion Removal
- Genital Lesion Excision
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Skin Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11422: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
- I&D of Abscess
- Lancing an Abscess
- Draining a Boil
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
- 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple
Also known as:
- Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Facial mole removal
- Eyelid lesion excision
- Lip lesion removal
- Benign growth removal from face
CPT Codes:
- 11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Ingrown Toenail Removal
- Nail Matrix Excision
- Permanent Nail Removal
- Deformed Nail Surgery
- Toenail Avulsion
CPT Codes:
- 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;
Does Dr. Doucet accept my insurance?
Dr. Doucet accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 948-6366 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Doucet accept in Opelousas, LA?
Dr. Doucet in Opelousas, 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
Medicare
StableView Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Doucet's office located?
Dr. Michael Doucet's Primary Practice
1200 Hospital Dr Ste 2
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-6366
Dr. Michael Doucet's Practice 2
611 E Prudhomme St Ste 6
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-6366
Dr. Michael Doucet's Practice 3
206 Champagne Blvd
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
(337) 948-6366
What is Dr. Doucet's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Doucet's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861565756.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Doucet?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Doucet
What is Dr. Michael Doucet's specialty?
Dr. Doucet is a Dermatologist near Opelousas, LA. Dermatologists are medical professionals trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of skin conditions in both children and adults, including skin cancers, melanomas, and other tumors. They also manage disorders of the mouth, external genitalia, hair, and nails, and are skilled in treating conditions like dermatitis, allergic reactions, and skin manifestations of systemic diseases. Dermatologists receive specialized training in dermatopathology and dermatologic surgical techniques, and address cosmetic issues such as hair loss and scarring. Additionally, they use laboratory methods to diagnose immune-related skin disorders, often collaborating with immunohematologists for expert consultation and targeted therapies. Contact Dr. Doucet to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Doucet affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Doucet is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Opelousas General Health System-Main Campus, CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical 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 Michael Doucet accepting new patients in Opelousas, LA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Doucet is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Doucet offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Doucet's office at (337) 948-6366 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Doucet?
Please contact Dr. Doucet's office at (337) 948-6366 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Doucet have?
Dr. Michael Doucet is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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