36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lacayo, Hospitalist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Emilio Lacayo, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Lacayo completed his residency at Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine; Southside Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Lacayo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lacayo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lacayo’s office.
Where did Dr. Lacayo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine; Southside Med Ctr, General Surgery | Emory University School Of Med
Is Dr. Lacayo board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Emilio Lacayo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lacayo speak?
Dr. Lacayo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Lacayo typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Lacayo 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. Lacayo. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Lacayo typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Lacayo 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. Lacayo. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
CPT Codes:
- 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Lacayo accept my insurance?
Dr. Lacayo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lacayo accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Lacayo in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lacayo's office located?
What is Dr. Lacayo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lacayo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346337078.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lacayo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lacayo
What is Dr. Emilio Lacayo's specialty?
Dr. Lacayo is a Hospitalist near Atlanta, GA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Emilio Lacayo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lacayo is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital 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
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Is Emilio Lacayo accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Emilio Lacayo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emilio Lacayo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lacayo's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emilio Lacayo?
Please contact Dr. Lacayo's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Emilio Lacayo have?
Dr. Emilio Lacayo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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