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Dr. Stephen Serrano, MD

Lake Charles, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Serrano, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. Stephen Serrano, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Serrano graduated from American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine and completed his residency at Louisiana State University Program. Dr. Serrano is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Serrano’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Serrano’s office at (225) 354-9116.

    Where did Dr. Serrano go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Louisiana State University Program

    • Medical School: American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Serrano speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Serrano treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Serrano 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. Serrano. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Lower belly pain
    • Pain in lower abdomen
    • Abdominal discomfort
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Upper stomach pain
    • Pain in upper belly
    • Epigastric discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1030: Lower abdominal pain, unspecified
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R1010: Upper abdominal pain, 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:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Which procedures does Dr. Serrano perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Stephen Serrano may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Serrano's office.

    Does Dr. Serrano accept my insurance?

    Dr. Serrano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 354-9116 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Serrano 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

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Serrano's office located?

    Dr. Stephen Serrano's Primary Practice

    4200 Nelson Rd

    Lake Charles, LA 70605

    (225) 354-9116

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    Dr. Stephen Serrano's Practice 2

    524 Dr Michael Debakey Dr

    Lake Charles, LA 70601

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

    Dr. Serrano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366768434.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Serrano?

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

    What is Dr. Stephen Serrano's specialty?

    Dr. Serrano is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Lake Charles, LA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Serrano to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Stephen Serrano affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Serrano is affiliated with Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital 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

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    Is Stephen Serrano accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Serrano is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Serrano offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Serrano's office at (225) 354-9116 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephen Serrano?

    Please contact Dr. Serrano's office at (225) 354-9116 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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