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Dr. Janice Dara, MD

Alexandria, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dara, Family Medicine Specialist in Alexandria, LA?

    Dr. Janice Dara, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Alexandria, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dara’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dara’s office at (318) 442-5758.

    What languages does Dr. Dara speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dara typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dara 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. Dara. 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 here.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    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:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    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:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dara typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dara 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. Dara. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Dara accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 442-5758 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dara accept in Alexandria, LA?

    Dr. Dara in Alexandria, 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Christus Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Dara's office located?

    Dr. Janice Dara's Primary Practice

    2108 Texas Ave Ste 3080

    Alexandria, LA 71301

    (318) 442-5758

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    Dr. Janice Dara's Practice 2

    301 W Fertitta Blvd Ste 4

    Leesville, LA 71446

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    Dr. Janice Dara's Practice 3

    3801 North Blvd

    Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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

    Dr. Dara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952757304.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dara?

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

    What is Dr. Janice Dara's specialty?

    Dr. Dara is a Family Medicine Specialist near Alexandria, LA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Janice Dara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dara is affiliated with Christus Highland Medical Center, Christus Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital, Rapides Regional 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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 Janice Dara accepting new patients in Alexandria, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Janice Dara is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Janice Dara offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dara's office at (318) 442-5758 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Janice Dara?

    Please contact Dr. Dara's office at (318) 442-5758 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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