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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dugas, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Carla Dugas, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. 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 at (215) 333-0304.
What languages does Dr. Dugas speak?
Dr. Dugas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dugas typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dugas typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Carla Dugas may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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 call our office at (215) 333-0304 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dugas accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Dugas in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dugas' office located?
What is Dr. Dugas's NPI number?An 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 1720272115.
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. Carla Dugas's specialty?
Dr. Dugas is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Philadelphia, PA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Carla Dugas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dugas is affiliated with Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Stratford Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Atlanticare Regional Medical Center-Mainland Campus 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 Carla Dugas accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Carla Dugas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carla Dugas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dugas's office at (215) 333-0304 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carla Dugas?
Please contact Dr. Dugas's office at (215) 333-0304 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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