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18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Soares, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Fernando Soares, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Soares is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Soares’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Soares’s office at (605) 322-4425.
Is Dr. Soares board certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Fernando Soares, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Soares speak?
Dr. Soares and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Soares treat?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Soares 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. Soares. 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:
- Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Other Newborn Apnea
- Lung Disease
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Hyaline Membrane Disease
- Neonatal Respiratory Distress
- Infant apnea
- Breathing pauses in babies
- Neonatal apnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- P220: Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn
- P2849: Other apnea of newborn
Which procedures does Dr. Soares perform as a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Fernando Soares may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Soares' office.
Does Dr. Soares accept my insurance?
Dr. Soares accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (605) 322-4425 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Soares accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Soares in Baton Rouge, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Missouri Care Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Soares' office located?
Dr. Fernando Soares' Primary Practice
8585 Picardy Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(605) 322-4425
What is Dr. Soares's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Soares's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790925311.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Soares?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Soares
What is Dr. Fernando Soares's specialty?
Dr. Soares is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist near Baton Rouge, LA. A pediatrician who serves as the primary care provider for sick newborn infants utilizes their clinical expertise for direct patient care and collaborates with obstetrical colleagues to develop care plans for mothers with high-risk pregnancies. Contact Dr. Soares to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Fernando Soares affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Soares is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet 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 Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
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Is Fernando Soares accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Fernando Soares is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fernando Soares offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Soares's office at (605) 322-4425 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fernando Soares?
Please contact Dr. Soares's office at (605) 322-4425 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Fernando Soares have?
Dr. Fernando Soares is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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