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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pickard, Internist in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Benjamin Pickard, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Pickard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pickard’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pickard’s office at (337) 261-6798.
What languages does Dr. Pickard speak?
Dr. Pickard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pickard treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Pickard 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. Pickard. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Pickard perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Benjamin Pickard may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pickard's office.
Does Dr. Pickard accept my insurance?
Dr. Pickard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 261-6798 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pickard accept in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Pickard in Lafayette, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pickard's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Pickard's Primary Practice
2390 W Congress St
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 261-6798
What is Dr. Pickard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pickard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790351831.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pickard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pickard
What is Dr. Benjamin Pickard's specialty?
Dr. Pickard is a Internist near Lafayette, LA.
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.
Contact Dr. Pickard to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Benjamin Pickard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pickard is affiliated with Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Benjamin Pickard accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Pickard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Pickard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pickard's office at (337) 261-6798 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Pickard?
Please contact Dr. Pickard's office at (337) 261-6798 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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