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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dugas, Pediatrician in Covington, LA?
Dr. Sydney Dugas, DO is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Covington, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Dugas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dugas’s office at (225) 374-4325.
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 Pediatrician like Dr. Dugas typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Global Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Comprehensive Developmental Screening
- Milestone Delay Screening
- Overall Child Development Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Left Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
- Left Middle Ear Infection
- Left Otitis Media
- Left Earache
ICD-10 Codes:
- H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear
- H66002: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, left ear
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Dugas typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Dugas 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. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Dugas accept my insurance?
Dr. Dugas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 374-4325 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dugas accept in Covington, LA?
Dr. Dugas in Covington, LA 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Ochsner Health
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 1972123560.
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. Sydney Dugas's specialty?
Dr. Dugas is a Pediatrician near Covington, LA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Sydney Dugas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dugas is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Slidell Memorial 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 Sydney Dugas accepting new patients in Covington, LA?
Yes, Dr. Sydney Dugas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sydney Dugas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dugas's office at (225) 374-4325 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sydney Dugas?
Please contact Dr. Dugas's office at (225) 374-4325 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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