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Who is Dr. Cefalu, Internist in Morgan City, LA?
Dr. William Cefalu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Morgan City, LA. Dr. Cefalu graduated from La State University School Of Med In New Orleans and completed his residency at Earl K. Long Medical Center. Dr. Cefalu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cefalu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cefalu’s office at (985) 221-5321.
Where did Dr. Cefalu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Earl K. Long Medical Center
Medical School: La State University School Of Med In New Orleans
What languages does Dr. Cefalu speak?
Dr. Cefalu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Cefalu typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Cefalu 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. Cefalu. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Cefalu typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. William Cefalu may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Cefalu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cefalu accept my insurance?
Dr. Cefalu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 221-5321 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cefalu accept in Morgan City, LA?
Dr. Cefalu in Morgan City, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cefalu's office located?
Dr. William Cefalu's Primary Practice
912 Marguerite St
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 221-5321
What is Dr. Cefalu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cefalu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780908780.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cefalu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cefalu
What is Dr. William Cefalu's specialty?
Dr. Cefalu is a Internist near Morgan City, LA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. William Cefalu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cefalu is affiliated with Terrebonne General Health System, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Iberia Medical Center, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is William Cefalu accepting new patients in Morgan City, LA?
Yes, Dr. William Cefalu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Cefalu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cefalu's office at (985) 221-5321 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Cefalu?
Please contact Dr. Cefalu's office at (985) 221-5321 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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