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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. He is board certified. 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 as a 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Acuna typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Acuna typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Not Specified
Other Health Care Provider
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Acuna's office located?
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.
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. 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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