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Dr. Rodney Acuna, MD

Lake Charles, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Acuna, Family Medicine Specialist in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. Rodney Acuna, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Acuna is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Acuna’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Acuna’s office at (337) 480-8900.

    Is Dr. Acuna board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Rodney Acuna, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Acuna speak?

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

    • English

    • Tagalog

    What conditions does Dr. Acuna treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Acuna 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. Acuna. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    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:

    • Frequent Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary frequency
    • Peeing often
    • Frequent need to urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R350: Frequency of micturition

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    Also known as:

    • Medical Exam for Other Specific Reasons
    • Health Screening
    • Specific Reason Medical Check-up
    • Observation for Specific Concerns
    • Targeted Health Evaluation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0489: Encounter for examination and observation for other specified reasons

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does Dr. Acuna perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Acuna 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. Acuna. 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:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Does Dr. Acuna accept my insurance?

    Dr. Acuna accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 480-8900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Acuna accept in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. Acuna in Lake Charles, 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

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Acuna's office located?

    Dr. Rodney Acuna's Primary Practice

    2750 Aster St

    Lake Charles, LA 70601

    (337) 480-8900

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    Dr. Rodney Acuna's Practice 2

    10725 International Dr

    Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

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

    Dr. Acuna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760708606.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Acuna?

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

    What is Dr. Rodney Acuna's specialty?

    Dr. Acuna is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lake Charles, LA. 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. Contact Dr. Acuna to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rodney Acuna affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Acuna is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 Rodney Acuna accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Rodney Acuna is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rodney Acuna offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Acuna's office at (337) 480-8900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rodney Acuna?

    Please contact Dr. Acuna's office at (337) 480-8900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rodney Acuna have?

    Dr. Rodney Acuna is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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